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M3.2 Depth: 4.6 km

M3.2 Earthquake near EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-05-19 13:22:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 13:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near EL SALVADOR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 13:22:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.33050, -88.09230
Temperature
34.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 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

  • Aramuaca, Laguna
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  • San Miguel
    Distance: 22 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador
  • Chinameca
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'300 m ·El Salvador
  • Tigre, El
    Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'640 m ·El Salvador
  • Usulutan
    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·El Salvador
  • Tecapa
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'593 m ·El Salvador

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