Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 26.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
M2.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
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About this earthquake
On September 19, 2026 at 03:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
881c0ee785f0093e16ebb0105cce985802443cd0
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-19 03:04:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.55700,
-88.25300
Temperature
28.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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