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M2.8 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-06-15 10:01:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR on June 15, 2026 at 10:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 10:01:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.62000, -88.57000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 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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