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M3.8 Depth: 86.7 km

M3.8 Earthquake near El Puente, Sonsonate (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 02:52:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near El Puente, Sonsonate (El Salvador) on February 24, 2026 at 02:52 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
86.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 02:52:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
El Salvador
State
Sonsonate
City
El Puente
County
Sonsonate
Village
El Puente
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.66120, -89.70520
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 86.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 86.7 km
Intermediate
86.7 km
86.7 km — deeper than the regional average (53.8 km)
Regional average: 53.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Izalco
    Distance: 19 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 23 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 29 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador
  • Singuil, Cerro
    Distance: 44 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 926 m ·El Salvador
  • San Salvador
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'893 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·El Salvador

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