M2.8 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2025-08-22 02:46:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2025 at 02:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-22 02:46:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

El Salvador

City

Ahuachapán

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.05000, -89.82000

Temperature

23.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 km — shallower than 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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