M4.6 earthquake — 117 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 117 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador on Aug 31, 2026 at 18:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 12.203, -88.448 |
| Time | Aug 31, 18:56 UTC |
| Location | 117 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador |
| USGS event ID | us7000td5l |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 193 km | Sep 4, 21:10 UTC | 35 km S of Acajutla, El Salvador |
| M4.3 | 215 km | Sep 6, 04:00 UTC | 155 km SSW of Acajutla, El Salvador |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.