Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 61.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
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M3.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR (El Salvador)
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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
ID
46a410933175e937530c82b1c8cc2f42982d1be0
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
61.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-21 00:14:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.42630,
-89.71370
Temperature
27.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
61.1 km
61.1 km — close to 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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