Disasters · Earthquake

M5.5 · El Salvador

First tracked 13 August 2026 · Last updated 14 August 2026

M5.5

Magnitude

57 km

Depth

833,425

Population exposed

830 thousand in MMI IV

Exposure detail

An M5.5 earthquake struck 69 km south-southwest of Chirilagua, El Salvador, at a depth of 57 km. The USGS PAGER model indicated exposure of 833,425 people, with 15 felt reports recorded and a green alert level assigned.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed