Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 90 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 90 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador at Oct 9, 2026, 07:56 UTC, at a depth of 36 km. The epicentre was 91 km (56 mi) S of La Libertad.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 9, 2026, 07:56 UTC |
| Depth | 36.4 km |
| Coordinates | 12.671, -89.298 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 104 km S of Acajutla, El Salvador | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.