5.3Moderate

M 5.3 - 60 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador

60 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador

March 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC

Seismic Data

Magnitude
M5.3
Moderate
Depth
59.9 km
below surface
Coordinates
12.6793°N, 88.2459°W
epicenter
Felt Reports
8
DYFI responses
Max Intensity (CDI)
4.1
Community Internet Intensity

About This Earthquake

This was a moderate earthquake registering M5.3 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at 60 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador at a depth of 59.9 km below the surface.

8 people submitted felt reports to the USGS Did You Feel It? system, indicating the earthquake was perceptible across a significant area.

The earthquake occurred on March 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us6000sgea.

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 60 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador earthquake?

This was a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause minor to moderate damage.

Where was the 60 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador earthquake felt?

The earthquake occurred at 60 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador at a depth of 59.9 km. A total of 8 people submitted felt reports.

M5.3 Moderate Earthquake - 60 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador | USGS