M3.0 Depth: 34.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-04-28 04:33:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR on April 28, 2026 at 04:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
34.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 04:33:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.75000, -88.34000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34 km
Shallow
34 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

  • Usulutan
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·El Salvador
  • San Miguel
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador
  • Taburete
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·El Salvador
  • Aramuaca, Laguna
    Distance: 80 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 181 m ·El Salvador
  • Tigre, El
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'640 m ·El Salvador
  • Chinameca
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'300 m ·El Salvador

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