4.9Light

M 4.9 - 30 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador

30 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador

March 27, 2026 at 7:11 AM UTC

Seismic Data

Magnitude
M4.9
Light
Depth
69.2 km
below surface
Coordinates
13.2352ยฐN, 89.2210ยฐW
epicenter
Felt Reports
10
DYFI responses
Max Intensity (CDI)
3.8
Community Internet Intensity

About This Earthquake

This was a light earthquake registering M4.9 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at 30 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador at a depth of 69.2 km below the surface.

10 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 27, 2026 at 7:11 AM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us7000s7yr.

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 30 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador earthquake?

This was a light earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9. Earthquakes of this magnitude are felt by many but usually cause little damage.

Where was the 30 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador earthquake felt?

The earthquake occurred at 30 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador at a depth of 69.2 km. A total of 10 people submitted felt reports.

M4.9 Light Earthquake - 30 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador | USGS