Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 117 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 117 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador at Aug 31, 2026, 18:56 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 121 km (75 mi) S of Puerto El Triunfo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 31, 2026, 18:56 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 12.203, -88.448 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| 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 | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 35 km SSW of Jucuarán, El Salvador | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 70 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.