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M2.8 Depth: 23.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-03-21 09:39:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR on March 21, 2026 at 09:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 09:39:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.01000, -89.55000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 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: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'893 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Ilopango
    Distance: 91 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 450 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·El Salvador
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 96 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador

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