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M2.5 Depth: 30.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-05-19 13:38:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR on May 19, 2026 at 13:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 13:38:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.79000, -88.77000
Temperature
30.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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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  • San Miguel
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador
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