M3.3 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2025-06-18 20:10:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2025 at 20:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. With a focal depth of about 29 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
M3.3
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-18 20:10:49 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.54000, -88.16000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 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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