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M2.6 Depth: 40.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-03-14 11:13:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 11:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 11:13:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.77000, -88.15000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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

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    Distance: 73 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 181 m ·El Salvador
  • San Miguel
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador
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    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras
  • Usulutan
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·El Salvador
  • Chinameca
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