M4.7 Earthquake 67 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador — May 19, 2026
2026-05-19 14:17:32 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 8:17 AM UTC-6 local
On May 19, 2026 at 14:17 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 67 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador, at a depth of 64.9 km and coordinates 12.6047°, -88.1992°. This earthquake was detected by 217 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-88.1992°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Intipucá, El Salvador?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 67 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador on May 19, 2026 at 14:17 UTC had a depth of 64.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.6047°, -88.1992°, which is 67 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000syr1). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 19, 2026). M4.7 Earthquake 67 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador — May 19, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000syr1/