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M3.6 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-05-11 10:40:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 10:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. With a focal depth of about 13 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 10:40:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.84000, -89.54000
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 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

  • San Salvador
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'893 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·El Salvador
  • Ilopango
    Distance: 106 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 450 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • San Vicente
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'149 m ·El Salvador
  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 115 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador

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