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M3.0 Depth: 2.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Juayúa, Sonsonate (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 20:39:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2026 at 20:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Juayúa, Sonsonate (El Salvador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
2.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 20:39:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
El Salvador
State
Sonsonate
City
Juayúa
Village
La Unión
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.84930, -89.74150
Temperature
33.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.1 km
Shallow
2.1 km
2.1 km — shallower than the regional average (53.3 km)
Regional average: 53.3 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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