M4.2 earthquake — 35 km S of Acajutla, El Salvador
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 35 km S of Acajutla, El Salvador on Sep 4, 2026 at 21:10 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 42 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 42.3 km |
| Coordinates | 13.276, -89.841 |
| Time | Sep 4, 21:10 UTC |
| Location | 35 km S of Acajutla, El Salvador |
| USGS event ID | us7000teew |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 124 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.