Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 17.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
M2.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR on October 9, 2026 at 05:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
ce2a086eaead769937deafa967f56a39b2a21a1f
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-09 05:44:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.29000,
-90.21700
Temperature
28.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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