Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 34.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
M3.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
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About this earthquake
On March 16, 2026 at 22:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. With a focal depth of about 34 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
2dc8e999dc701f7de997fea3ff2b2a6d29bb2cf3
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
34.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 22:14:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.59000,
-88.22000
Temperature
28.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
34 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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