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M3.4 Depth: 180.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near El Salvador (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 18:58:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near El Salvador (El Salvador) on August 3, 2026 at 18:58 UTC. At around 180 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
180.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 18:58:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
El Salvador
City
El Salvador
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.02000, -87.84000
Temperature
30.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 180 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 180 km
Intermediate
180 km
180 km — deeper than the regional average (53.7 km)
Regional average: 53.7 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
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    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras
  • Aramuaca, Laguna
    Distance: 54 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 181 m ·El Salvador
  • San Miguel
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador
  • Chinameca
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'300 m ·El Salvador

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