M4.6 Depth: 71.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near El Salvador (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2025-11-06 05:21:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 6, 2025 at 05:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near El Salvador (El Salvador). At around 71 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

71.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-06 05:21:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

El Salvador

Source

gfz

Coordinates

13.07000, -88.47000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

71 km

71 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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Chinameca

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