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M4.5 Depth: 207.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near La Paz Este, La Paz (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2025-03-19 02:47:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 19, 2025 at 02:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near La Paz Este, La Paz (El Salvador). At around 207 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 207 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 207 km
Intermediate
207 km
207 km — deeper than the regional average (53.8 km)
Regional average: 53.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 7 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'149 m ·El Salvador
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    Distance: 22 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 450 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·El Salvador
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  • Tecapa
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  • Usulutan
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·El Salvador
  • San Salvador
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'893 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·El Salvador

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