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M2.8 Depth: 44.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-03-16 04:01:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR on March 16, 2026 at 04:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 44 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 04:01:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.41000, -88.51000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44 km
Shallow
44 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

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  • San Miguel
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador
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    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'640 m ·El Salvador
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    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
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    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'300 m ·El Salvador

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