Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- INETER
Sonsonate · Santa Catarina Masahuat
Country overviewEl Salvador · Sonsonate
M2.2 Earthquake near Santa Catarina Masahuat, Sonsonate (El Salvador)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Santa Catarina Masahuat, Sonsonate (El Salvador) on October 20, 2026 at 10:49 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.
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Details
ID
67181321266b339222635162c194ee7ac37c584c
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-20 10:49:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
ineter
Coordinates
13.82000,
-89.78500
Temperature
28.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 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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