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M2.7 Depth: 37.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-03-18 09:04:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 18, 2026 at 09:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-18 09:04:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.71000, -88.19000
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 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

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