Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1774296 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-10-18 03:34:38 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-10-18 09:34:38 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-10-18 03:43:09 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.7 |
| Depth | 31 km |
| Class | Minor |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 2 |
| Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Central-America |
|---|---|
| Country | El Salvador |
| Administration area | Usulután |
| Nearest settlement | Jucuaran |
| Distance | 57 km |
| Course | SSW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Pacific |
| Water surface name | North Pacific Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.