A magnitude 5.5 earthquake was recorded near 69 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador on Aug 13, 2026, 12:30:04 AM (2026-08-13T00:30:04.840Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 56.8 km with coordinates 12.6084, -88.2864.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.5 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 56.8 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 157 km SE of San Salvador, El Salvador.
The epicentre was located at 12.6084 latitude and -88.2864 longitude near 69 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador. The earthquake was shallow at 56.8 km depth.
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