Reported by IRIS 172 days ago.
It is the 5th strongest of the 10 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 15 March 2026.
What the source measured
IRIS reported: OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA
IRIS recorded magnitude 5.3 at a depth of 56 km.
The seismic region given by the source is OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA.
Nearby, since 15 March 2026
- August 13, 2026 · score 20 · 3.0 km
- March 15, 2026 · score 21 · 8.9 km
- May 10, 2026 · score 1 · 10.3 km
How we know
Confirmed by 2 independent sources, including IRIS.
Our own score for this event is 18 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 | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 18 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 64% |
| Coordinates | 12.6324, -88.2997 |
| Nearest City | Puerto El Triunfo (77 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-03-15T04:00:40.000Z |
| Source | https://ds.iris.edu/ds/nodes/dmc/tools/event/12082504 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.3 |
| Depth | 55.86 |
| MagType | mww |
| Region | OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA |
| Gfz Mag | 5.57 |
| Gfz Depth | 69.9 |
| Gfz MagType | mb |
| Gfz Region | Off Coast of Central America |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"gfz_gfz2026fdtq","source":"gfz","severity":"medium","severityValue":44.56,"timestamp":1773547243590,"latitude":12.618,"longitude":-88.276}] |
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 18/100, in Off Coast of Central America (El Salvador), based on data from iris. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.