Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 86.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sonsonate · El Puente
Country overviewEl Salvador · Sonsonate
M3.8 Earthquake near El Puente, Sonsonate (El Salvador)
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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.
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Details
ID
4455902e251cde54ce945490535c991165dafb38
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
86.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 02:52:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
El Puente
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.66120,
-89.70520
Temperature
26.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
86.7 km
86.7 km — deeper than the regional average (54.2 km)
Regional average: 54.2 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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