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M3.5 Depth: 23.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-06-18 21:04:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 21:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 21:04:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.18000, -90.41000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 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

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  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Izalco
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
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    Distance: 121 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador

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