M4.9 Depth: 102.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near El Salvador (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2025-11-29 06:52:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near El Salvador (El Salvador) on November 29, 2025 at 06:52 UTC. At around 102 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

102.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-29 06:52:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

El Salvador

Source

gfz

Coordinates

13.28000, -88.94000

Temperature

23.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

102 km

102 km — deeper than the regional average (53.8 km)

Regional average: 53.8 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Distance: 45 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 450 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·El Salvador
Taburete

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Tecapa

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Usulutan

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Tigre, El

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