| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 46.5 km |
| Coordinates | 12.583, -88.324 |
| UTC time | 2026-03-04 18:56:24.089 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit El Salvador on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 18:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Usulután (El Salvador - SV), about 86.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -88.324 and latitude 12.583.
| Location | Usulután |
| Country | El Salvador (SV) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-03-04
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Usulután | 86.5 km |
| San Miguel | 101.4 km |
| Zacatecoluca | 117.9 km |
| El Viejo | 126.0 km |
| San Vicente | 127.9 km |
| Chinandega | 129.6 km |
| Chichigalpa | 140.9 km |
| Cojutepeque | 142.5 km |
| Ciudad Choluteca | 146.6 km |
| San Martín | 148.3 km |
| Ilopango | 150.9 km |
| San Marcos | 151.9 km |
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