Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
M3.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
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About this earthquake
On August 23, 2025 at 11:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
67a145d49005573ae9a24e2233acdfaf2af0936c
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 11:55:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.89000,
-90.28000
Temperature
28.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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