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M3.1 Depth: 9.6 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Ciudad Arce, La Libertad (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2026-03-13 20:50:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 13, 2026 at 20:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Ciudad Arce, La Libertad (El Salvador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 20:50:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
El Salvador
State
La Libertad
City
Ciudad Arce
Village
Cantón Zapotitán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.78780, -89.45150

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 km — shallower than the regional average (53.8 km)
Regional average: 53.8 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

  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 14 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador
  • San Salvador
    Distance: 18 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'893 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 21 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 33 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Cinotepeque, Cerro
    Distance: 34 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 665 m ·El Salvador

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