Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
M3.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
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About this earthquake
On October 9, 2026 at 07:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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
fc2ea62ee10ad6b9e87d98bb9fc0233f2b17e22e
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-09 07:56:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.57000,
-89.43800
Temperature
29.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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