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M4.5 Depth: 106.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near El Salvador

UTC time: 2026-03-21 14:18:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 14:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near El Salvador. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 106 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
106.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 14:18:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
13.06000, -88.50000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 106 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 106 km
Intermediate
106 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Usulutan
    Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·El Salvador
  • Taburete
    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·El Salvador
  • Tigre, El
    Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'640 m ·El Salvador
  • Tecapa
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'593 m ·El Salvador
  • San Miguel
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador
  • Chinameca
    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'300 m ·El Salvador

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