M4.5 earthquake — 93 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 93 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador on Jul 30, 2026 at 20:14 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 12.646, -89.335 |
| Time | Jul 30, 20:14 UTC |
| Location | 93 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador |
| USGS event ID | us6000th2y |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.5 | 114 km | Aug 13, 00:30 UTC | 69 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador |
| M4.4 | 189 km | Aug 15, 22:45 UTC | 83 km SSW of Puerto San José, Guatemala |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.