Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 47.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
El Salvador
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M3.9 Earthquake near El Salvador (El Salvador)
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About this earthquake
On October 13, 2026 at 04:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near El Salvador (El Salvador). With a focal depth of about 48 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.
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Details
ID
2ae84a9c5d200290246a3f9a2bed3726becd53d3
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
47.9 km
UTC time
2026-10-13 04:05:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
El Salvador
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.36700,
-89.85700
Temperature
29.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
47.9 km
47.9 km — close to the regional average (53.3 km)
Regional average: 53.3 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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