Earthquakes in El Salvador — May 2026
2 earthquakes were recorded in El Salvador during May 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 131 km.
The month's largest event in El Salvador was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Intipucá, El Salvador on 19 May 2026 at 14:17 UTC. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake radiates roughly 169 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the El Salvador monthly average of 4 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 4 recorded the previous month.
50% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 50% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.7 near Intipucá, El Salvador on 19 May at 65 km; M4.5 near Conchagua, El Salvador on 13 May at 198 km.
That is 47% below the 4 events El Salvador averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in El Salvador, May 2026
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Intipucá, El Salvador | 64.9 | El Salvador | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Conchagua, El Salvador | 197.7 | El Salvador | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit El Salvador in May 2026?
2 earthquakes were recorded in El Salvador during May 2026, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in El Salvador in May 2026?
A magnitude 4.7 event near Intipucá, El Salvador on 19 May 2026.
Other months in El Salvador
Magnitudes for May 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.