M3.4 Depth: 61.1 km

M3.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 00:14:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 21, 2025 at 00:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR (El Salvador). With a focal depth of about 61 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

61.1 km

UTC time

2025-11-21 00:14:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

El Salvador

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.42630, -89.71370

Temperature

27.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

61.1 km

61.1 km — close to 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

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