M4.3 Depth: 200.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Victoria, Cabañas (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 17:46:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 17:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Victoria, Cabañas (El Salvador). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 200 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

200.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-07 17:46:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

El Salvador

State

Cabañas

City

Victoria

Village

Comunidad Santa Marta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.96310, -88.70560

Temperature

33.0°C

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Depth profile

Intermediate

200 km

200 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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