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M2.6 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-03-22 09:38:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR on March 22, 2026 at 09:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 09:38:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.14000, -89.91000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Izalco
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 90 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador
  • San Salvador
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'893 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·El Salvador
  • Moyuta
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala

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