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M4.3 Depth: 181.7 km

M4.3 Earthquake near San Miguel de Mercedes, Chalatenango (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 08:33:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near San Miguel de Mercedes, Chalatenango (El Salvador) on June 20, 2026 at 08:33 UTC. At around 182 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
181.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 08:33:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
El Salvador
State
Chalatenango
City
San Miguel de Mercedes
Village
El Matazano
Source
usgs
Coordinates
13.99200, -88.95060
Temperature
22.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 181.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 181.7 km
Intermediate
181.7 km
181.7 km — deeper than the regional average (52.4 km)
Regional average: 52.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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