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M3.6 Depth: 58.2 km

M3.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-08-14 16:02:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 16:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. With a focal depth of about 58 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
58.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 16:02:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.96220, -88.78820
Temperature
30.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.2 km
Shallow
58.2 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

  • Taburete
    Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·El Salvador
  • Usulutan
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·El Salvador
  • Tecapa
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'593 m ·El Salvador
  • Tigre, El
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'640 m ·El Salvador
  • San Vicente
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'149 m ·El Salvador
  • Chinameca
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'300 m ·El Salvador

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