M5.3 intermediate-depth earthquake — 70 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador

Date/Time (UTC): Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:56:24 GMT

Magnitude: 5.3 — moderate — can cause significant damage in populated areas

Depth: 52 km (intermediate-depth)

Coordinates: 12.6127°N, -88.3391°E

Data source: US Geological Survey (USGS) — Global

Intermediate-depth earthquakes (30–100km) are felt over a wider area but with less intensity at the surface compared to shallow events.

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