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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-04-06 23:31:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR on April 6, 2026 at 23:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 23:31:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.21890, -89.43190
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • San Vicente
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'149 m ·El Salvador
  • Ilopango
    Distance: 167 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 450 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·El Salvador
  • Taburete
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·El Salvador
  • San Salvador
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'893 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·El Salvador
  • Usulutan
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·El Salvador
  • Tecapa
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'593 m ·El Salvador

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