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M3.1 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-08-16 20:28:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 20:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 20:28:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.34000, -90.21000
Temperature
30.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 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

  • Moyuta
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 93 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador
  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala

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