Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
M2.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
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About this earthquake
On June 18, 2025 at 16:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
421f70951bb266693e454fc8b05b4dcf60635670
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-18 16:51:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.42000,
-88.61000
Temperature
27.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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