M3.3 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-05-04 21:27:37 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 21:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 21:27:37 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.99000, -89.27000
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 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

  • Ilopango
    Distance: 79 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 450 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·El Salvador
  • San Vicente
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'149 m ·El Salvador
  • San Salvador
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'893 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·El Salvador
  • Taburete
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·El Salvador
  • Usulutan
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador

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