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M3.0 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-05-18 18:52:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 18:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 18:52:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.17000, -90.31000
Temperature
29.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 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: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 113 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador

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