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M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA

UTC time: 2026-08-20 01:03:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 01:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 01:03:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.83000, -89.30000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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    Distance: 207 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 450 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·El Salvador

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