M4.6 earthquake — 33 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 33 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador on Nov 13, 2026 at 21:19 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 59 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 | 59.1 km |
| Coordinates | 13.219, -89.456 |
| Time | Nov 13, 21:19 UTC |
| Location | 33 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador |
| USGS event ID | us7000ty4n |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 154 km | Nov 10, 15:23 UTC | 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala |
| M5.5 | 156 km | Nov 10, 14:54 UTC | 40 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala |
| M4.5 | 219 km | Nov 7, 23:22 UTC | 77 km SW of La Gomera, Guatemala |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.