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M3.7 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-06-22 08:44:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR on June 22, 2026 at 08:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 08:44:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.22000, -89.59000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 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

  • San Salvador
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'893 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·El Salvador
  • Ilopango
    Distance: 172 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 450 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·El Salvador
  • San Vicente
    Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'149 m ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Taburete
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·El Salvador
  • Usulutan
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·El Salvador

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