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M3.0 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-06-17 23:43:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR on June 17, 2026 at 23:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M3.0
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 23:43:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.16000, -89.98000
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 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

  • Izalco
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 92 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador
  • Moyuta
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • San Salvador
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'893 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·El Salvador

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