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M3.3 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-06-17 16:04:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 16:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. With a focal depth of about 29 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
M3.3
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 16:04:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.66000, -88.82000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 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

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  • Tecapa
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  • Tigre, El
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'640 m ·El Salvador
  • San Vicente
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'149 m ·El Salvador
  • San Miguel
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador

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