Reported by EMSC today.
It is the 8th strongest of the 9 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 30 May 2026. The last comparable one was on 13 June 2026.
What the source measured
EMSC reported: OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR
EMSC recorded magnitude 4.2 at a depth of -28 km.
The seismic region given by the source is OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR.
Nearby, since 30 May 2026
- August 31, 2026 · score 5 · 13.9 km
- June 1, 2026 · score 5 · 14.4 km
- June 13, 2026 · score 0 · 15.8 km
How we know
One source: EMSC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 2 out of 100, at 64 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 2 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 64% |
| Coordinates | 12.1200, -88.4300 |
| Nearest City | Puerto El Triunfo (130 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-08-31T18:56:27.000Z |
| Source | https://www.seismicportal.eu/eventdetail.html?unid=20260831_0000229 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.2 |
| Depth | -28 |
| MagType | m |
| Region | OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR |
| Auth | INET |
| SourceId | 2053709 |
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 10 February 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.
Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 2/100, in Off the Coast of el Salvador (El Salvador), based on data from emsc. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 188 scientific monitoring sources.