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M2.7 Depth: 19.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-05-20 09:13:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR on May 20, 2026 at 09:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 09:13:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.87000, -89.57000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 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

  • San Salvador
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'893 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Ilopango
    Distance: 105 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 450 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·El Salvador
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 111 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador

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