Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 26.0 km
- Source
- INETER
a 46 km al suroeste de Delta del Rio Lempa, El Salvador
M3.0 Earthquake near a 46 km al suroeste de Delta del Rio Lempa, El Salvador
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About this earthquake
On November 8, 2026 at 12:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near a 46 km al suroeste de Delta del Rio Lempa, El Salvador. With a focal depth of about 26 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 event was recorded by INETER/CATAC.
Details
ID
ad97c4bc74d94c4f8229dbe2a1977cc27d358180
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-08 12:09:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ineter
Coordinates
12.91400,
-89.06300
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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