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M2.7 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2025-06-18 16:51:58 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-18 16:51:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.42000, -88.61000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
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

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    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador
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