Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 47.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
M3.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR on October 16, 2026 at 10:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 47 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
ID
2139b645a292bcb982d6c217c721d954af5dd411
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
47.4 km
UTC time
2026-10-16 10:13:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.30500,
-89.75250
Temperature
29.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
47.4 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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