M4.8 Earthquake 32 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador — March 26, 2026
2026-03-26 22:11:08 UTC (2026-03-26) · approx. 4:11 PM UTC-6 local
Felt by 10 people across nearby locations.
On March 26, 2026 at 22:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 intermediate depth earthquake struck 32 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador, at a depth of 70.5 km and coordinates 13.2175°, -89.2159°. This earthquake was detected by 59 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 358, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 10 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-89.2159°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near La Libertad, El Salvador?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 32 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador on March 26, 2026 at 22:11 UTC had a depth of 70.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 13.2175°, -89.2159°, which is 32 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 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: us7000s7yr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 26, 2026). M4.8 Earthquake 32 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador — March 26, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s7yr/