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M3.0 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-05-06 03:50:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR on May 6, 2026 at 03:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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
M3.0
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 03:50:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.67000, -88.72000
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

  • Taburete
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·El Salvador
  • Usulutan
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·El Salvador
  • Tigre, El
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'640 m ·El Salvador
  • Tecapa
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'593 m ·El Salvador
  • San Miguel
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador
  • Chinameca
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'300 m ·El Salvador

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