Back to map
M4.0 Depth: 38.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-05-18 22:41:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR on May 18, 2026 at 22:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 22:41:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.97000, -89.30000
Temperature
29.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 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

  • Ilopango
    Distance: 83 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 450 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·El Salvador
  • San Salvador
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'893 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·El Salvador
  • San Vicente
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'149 m ·El Salvador
  • Taburete
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Usulutan
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·El Salvador

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
603
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share