M3.3 Depth: 7.5 km

M3.3 Earthquake near San Salvador (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 23:50:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near San Salvador (El Salvador) on September 2, 2026 at 23:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

7.5 km

UTC time

2026-09-02 23:50:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

El Salvador

State

San Salvador

City

San Salvador

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.70620, -89.21380

Temperature

28.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.5 km

7.5 km — shallower than the regional average (53.7 km)

Regional average: 53.7 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

San Salvador

Distance: 9 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'893 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·El Salvador
Ilopango

Distance: 18 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 450 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·El Salvador
Cinotepeque, Cerro

Distance: 35 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 665 m ·El Salvador
Coatepeque Caldera

Distance: 41 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador
San Vicente

Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'149 m ·El Salvador
Izalco

Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador

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