Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 39 km S of Acajutla, El Salvador
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 39 km S of Acajutla, El Salvador at Sep 4, 2026, 21:10 UTC, at a depth of 40 km. The epicentre was 39 km (24 mi) S of Acajutla.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 4, 2026, 21:10 UTC |
| Depth | 39.9 km |
| Coordinates | 13.245, -89.887 |
| 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 | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.2 | 90 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 36 km | |
| 4.0 | 42 km SSE of Acajutla, El Salvador | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 55 km | |
| 4.3 | 82 km S of Acajutla, El Salvador | 46 km / 28 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.1 | 66 km S of Acajutla, El Salvador | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 34 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.