M4.5 Earthquake 93 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador — July 30, 2026
2026-07-30 20:14:26 UTC (2026-07-30) · approx. 2:14 PM UTC-6 local
On July 30, 2026 at 20:14 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 93 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 12.6461°, -89.3350°. This earthquake was detected by 78 seismic stations with moderate location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-89.3350°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near La Libertad, El Salvador?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 93 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador on July 30, 2026 at 20:14 UTC had a depth of 35.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.6461°, -89.3350°, which is 93 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000th2y). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 30, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 93 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador — July 30, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000th2y/