Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 17.0 km
- Source
- INETER
Sonsonate · Juayúa
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M2.3 Earthquake near Juayúa, Sonsonate (El Salvador)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Juayúa, Sonsonate (El Salvador) on November 2, 2026 at 13:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by INETER/CATAC.
Details
ID
45a14afc7c9fdf0e0b5478103374f6563cc8d15b
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-02 13:00:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
ineter
Coordinates
13.88900,
-89.71300
Temperature
23.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (46.2 km)
Regional average: 46.2 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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