Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 3.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ahuachapán · Apaneca
Country overviewEl Salvador · Ahuachapán
M3.1 Earthquake near Apaneca, Ahuachapán (El Salvador)
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About this earthquake
On October 20, 2026 at 10:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Apaneca, Ahuachapán (El Salvador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
ec995191e6a34cf95632b06474ed390e5450fb9d
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2026-10-20 10:35:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.85880,
-89.78280
Temperature
20.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 km — shallower than the regional average (45.9 km)
Regional average: 45.9 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
El Salvador
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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