M3.1 Depth: 28.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2025-05-25 23:17:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR on May 25, 2025 at 23:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-25 23:17:25 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.83000, -88.67000
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 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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