Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 7.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ahuachapán · Apaneca
Country overviewEl Salvador · Ahuachapán
M3.0 Earthquake near Apaneca, Ahuachapán (El Salvador)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Apaneca, Ahuachapán (El Salvador) on October 20, 2026 at 10:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
f15fae9a6270b869ffad573b5440e6d16bd566b7
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2026-10-20 10:30:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.85100,
-89.78180
Temperature
20.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 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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