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M3.2 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-07-21 07:44:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR on July 21, 2026 at 07:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 07:44:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.44000, -88.96000
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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

  • Taburete
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·El Salvador
  • Usulutan
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·El Salvador
  • Tecapa
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'593 m ·El Salvador
  • Tigre, El
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'640 m ·El Salvador
  • San Vicente
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'149 m ·El Salvador
  • San Miguel
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador

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