Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 5 km SW of Chapeltique, El Salvador
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 5 km SW of Chapeltique, El Salvador at Jan 27, 2026, 21:06 UTC, at a depth of 183 km. The epicentre was 18 km (11 mi) NW of San Miguel.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 27, 2026, 21:06 UTC |
| Depth | 183.5 km |
| Coordinates | 13.597, -88.301 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 35 km SSW of Jucuarán, El Salvador | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 70 km | |
| 5.5 | 50 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 72 km | |
| 4.2 | 43 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 70 km | |
| 4.3 | 46 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 56 km | |
| 4.1 | 41 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 61 km | |
| 4.3 | 6 km N of Tenancingo, El Salvador | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 186 km | |
| 4.5 | 14 km SSE of Conchagua, El Salvador | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 200 km | |
| 4.2 | 45 km SW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 59 km | |
| 4.2 | 51 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador | 91 km / 56 mi | depth 74 km | |
| 4.4 | 46 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador | 91 km / 56 mi | depth 70 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.