M3.7 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-06-13 18:17:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR on June 13, 2026 at 18:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-13 18:17:29 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.20000, -88.65000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 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

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  • Tigre, El
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'640 m ·El Salvador
  • San Miguel
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador
  • Tecapa
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'593 m ·El Salvador
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