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M3.9 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2025-08-23 09:38:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR on August 23, 2025 at 09:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 09:38:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.14000, -90.38000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 121 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador

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