M5.50 Earthquake – 69 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador

13 August 2026, 00:30 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.50 earthquake struck 69 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador on 13 August 2026, 00:30 UTC, at a depth of 56.8 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.50 (mww)
Location
69 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador
Date & time
13 August 2026, 00:30 UTC
Coordinates
12.6084, -88.2864
Depth
56.79 km
Felt reports
15 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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