M4.0 Depth: 1.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Chalchuapa, Santa Ana (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 12:41:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Chalchuapa, Santa Ana (El Salvador) on May 14, 2026 at 12:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

1.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-14 12:41:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

El Salvador

State

Santa Ana

City

Chalchuapa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.87130, -89.63630

Temperature

29.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1 km

1 km — shallower than the regional average (53.8 km)

Regional average: 53.8 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

Santa Ana

Distance: 2 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
Izalco

Distance: 6 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
Coatepeque Caldera

Distance: 9 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador
Apaneca Range

Distance: 11 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
Singuil, Cerro

Distance: 20 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 926 m ·El Salvador
Chingo

Distance: 29 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'775 m ·Guatemala-El Salvador

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