Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 22.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
M3.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
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About this earthquake
On March 15, 2026 at 16:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
6ad593a5ed6822873e3239ff357ccc1766a8ad4e
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-15 16:44:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.54000,
-88.36000
Temperature
28.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22 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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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