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M3.8 Depth: 116.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA

UTC time: 2026-05-17 14:48:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA on May 17, 2026 at 14:48 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 116 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
116.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 14:48:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.74970, -89.33610
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116 km
Intermediate
116 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taburete
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·El Salvador
  • Usulutan
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·El Salvador
  • San Vicente
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'149 m ·El Salvador
  • Tecapa
    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'593 m ·El Salvador
  • Tigre, El
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'640 m ·El Salvador
  • Ilopango
    Distance: 216 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 450 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·El Salvador

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