M3.9 Depth: 192.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Chalatenango (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 07:56:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 30, 2026 at 07:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Chalatenango (El Salvador). At around 192 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

192.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-30 07:56:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

El Salvador

State

Chalatenango

City

Chalatenango

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.04050, -88.98200

Temperature

17.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

192 km

192 km — deeper than the regional average (53.8 km)

Regional average: 53.8 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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