Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- INETER
Ahuachapán · Apaneca
Country overviewEl Salvador · Ahuachapán
M2.2 Earthquake near Apaneca, Ahuachapán (El Salvador)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Apaneca, Ahuachapán (El Salvador) on October 30, 2026 at 20:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
57d4e9185045a83893d5b92ba7eea12f80748f14
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-30 20:24:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
ineter
Coordinates
13.82700,
-89.81100
Temperature
28.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (45.9 km)
Regional average: 45.9 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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