M3.2 Depth: 2.2 km

M3.2 Earthquake near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2025-10-30 16:24:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 30, 2025 at 16:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador). With a focal depth of about 2 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

2.2 km

UTC time

2025-10-30 16:24:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

El Salvador

City

Ahuachapán

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.84580, -89.79050

Temperature

31.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

2.2 km

2.2 km — shallower than the regional average (53.8 km)

Regional average: 53.8 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

Apaneca Range

Distance: 6 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
Santa Ana

Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
Izalco

Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
Coatepeque Caldera

Distance: 26 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador
Singuil, Cerro

Distance: 29 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 926 m ·El Salvador
Chingo

Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'775 m ·Guatemala-El Salvador

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