Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.5 earthquake 50 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 50 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador at Aug 13, 2026, 00:30 UTC, at a depth of 72 km. The epicentre was 72 km (45 mi) SE of Puerto El Triunfo. 15 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.5 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 13, 2026, 00:30 UTC |
| Depth | 71.9 km |
| Coordinates | 12.752, -88.165 |
| Felt reports | 15 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 121 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | 81 km / 51 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 35 km SSW of Jucuarán, El Salvador | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 70 km | |
| 4.6 | 117 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.