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M3.6 Earthquake near Usulután Norte, Usulután (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2026-10-20 17:23:00 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Usulután Norte, Usulután (El Salvador) on October 20, 2026 at 17:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
6230fb752352bc42be85c35b7bcbef9ff485dcca
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-20 17:23:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
El Salvador
State
Usulután
City
Usulután Norte
County
Mercedes Umaña
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.53800, -88.49500
Temperature
23.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (52 km)
Regional average: 52 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tecapa
    Distance: 5 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'593 m ·El Salvador
  • Tigre, El
    Distance: 10 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'640 m ·El Salvador
  • Taburete
    Distance: 12 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·El Salvador
  • Usulutan
    Distance: 13 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·El Salvador
  • Chinameca
    Distance: 19 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'300 m ·El Salvador
  • San Miguel
    Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries

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