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M3.2 Depth: 6.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-04-06 18:52:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 18:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near EL SALVADOR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 18:52:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.92780, -89.77150

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 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

  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 7 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Singuil, Cerro
    Distance: 21 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 926 m ·El Salvador
  • Chingo
    Distance: 22 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'775 m ·Guatemala-El Salvador
  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 25 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador

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