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M3.0 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2026-05-01 05:10:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 05:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 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
M3.0
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 05:10:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.75000, -90.26000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 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

  • Izalco
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Moyuta
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 146 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador
  • San Salvador
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'893 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·El Salvador

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