Reported by EMSC 107 days ago.
It is the 7th strongest of the 9 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 15 March 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. 2 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
EMSC reported: OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
EMSC recorded magnitude 4.7 at a depth of -56 km.
The seismic region given by the source is OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR.
Nearby, since 15 March 2026
- March 15, 2026 · score 21 · 5.7 km
- May 19, 2026 · score 6 · 7.6 km
- August 13, 2026 · score 20 · 13.6 km
How we know
One source: EMSC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 6 out of 100, at 64 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v1. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 6 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 64% |
| Coordinates | 12.6694, -88.1776 |
| Timestamp | 2026-05-19T14:17:32.940Z |
| Source | https://www.seismicportal.eu/eventdetail.html?unid=20260519_0000208 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.7 |
| Depth | -56 |
| MagType | mb |
| Region | OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR |
| Auth | EMSC |
| SourceId | 1997202 |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 6/100, in Offshore el Salvador (El Salvador), based on data from emsc. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.