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M3.1 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Ahuachapán Norte, Ahuachapán (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 00:46:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Ahuachapán Norte, Ahuachapán (El Salvador) on April 8, 2026 at 00:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (53.8 km)
Regional average: 53.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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