M4.8 Depth: 105.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near La Paz Este, La Paz (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 05:39:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near La Paz Este, La Paz (El Salvador) on February 5, 2026 at 05:39 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 105 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

105.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-05 05:39:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

El Salvador

State

La Paz

City

La Paz Este

County

Zacatecoluca

Source

gfz

Coordinates

13.38000, -88.79000

Temperature

24.9°C

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Depth profile

Intermediate

105 km

105 km — deeper than the regional average (53.8 km)

Regional average: 53.8 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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