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M3.1 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-06-17 23:47:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR on June 17, 2026 at 23:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 23:47:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.82000, -90.37000
Temperature
29.4°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

  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Moyuta
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 147 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador
  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala

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