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M4.2 Depth: 21.6 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2025-07-04 02:07:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR on July 4, 2025 at 02:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
21.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-04 02:07:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.07550, -90.12030
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.6 km
Shallow
21.6 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

  • Izalco
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Moyuta
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 108 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador
  • San Salvador
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'893 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·El Salvador

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