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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-05-19 08:40:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 08:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 08:40:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.23000, -89.60000
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • San Salvador
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'893 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·El Salvador
  • Ilopango
    Distance: 171 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 450 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·El Salvador
  • San Vicente
    Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'149 m ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Taburete
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·El Salvador
  • Usulutan
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·El Salvador

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