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M4.2 Depth: 90.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near El Salvador (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2026-03-26 11:07:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 26, 2026 at 11:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near El Salvador (El Salvador). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 90 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
90.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 11:07:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
El Salvador
City
El Salvador
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.45570, -89.39250
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90 km
Intermediate
90 km
90 km — deeper than the regional average (53.8 km)
Regional average: 53.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • San Salvador
    Distance: 33 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'893 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·El Salvador
  • Ilopango
    Distance: 44 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 450 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 49 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador

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