Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
M3.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR on August 23, 2025 at 20:54 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
ID
1a1ccdfe7964312253ccc1bf6d53b565d9cb137e
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 20:54:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.00000,
-90.40000
Temperature
29.0°C
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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