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M3.8 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-07-20 22:52:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR on July 20, 2026 at 22:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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
M3.8
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 22:52:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.23000, -89.06000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 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

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  • Usulutan
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  • Tecapa
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  • Tigre, El
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'640 m ·El Salvador
  • San Vicente
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'149 m ·El Salvador
  • San Miguel
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador

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