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M3.4 Depth: 28.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2025-05-30 19:03:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2025 at 19:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-30 19:03:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.70000, -88.50000
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 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

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  • San Miguel
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador
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