Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 2.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ahuachapán
Country overviewEl Salvador
M3.2 Earthquake near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador)
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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
ID
2b81778a0c96f5315ef66610d4f03663031bb426
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-30 16:24:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.84580,
-89.79050
Temperature
31.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 km — shallower than the regional average (54.2 km)
Regional average: 54.2 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
El Salvador
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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