M3.0 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-06-14 02:49:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR on June 14, 2026 at 02:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-14 02:49:55 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.10000, -88.61000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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

  • Usulutan
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·El Salvador
  • Taburete
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·El Salvador
  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • San Miguel
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador
  • Tigre, El
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'640 m ·El Salvador
  • Tecapa
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'593 m ·El Salvador

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