M3.2 Depth: 6.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-04-06 18:43:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near EL SALVADOR on April 6, 2026 at 18:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 18:43:00 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.92780, -89.77150

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 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

  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 7 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Singuil, Cerro
    Distance: 21 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 926 m ·El Salvador
  • Chingo
    Distance: 22 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'775 m ·Guatemala-El Salvador
  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 25 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador

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