Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 160.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
GOLFO DE FONSECA, EL SALVADOR
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M4.6 Earthquake near GOLFO DE FONSECA, EL SALVADOR (El Salvador)
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About this earthquake
On October 10, 2025 at 06:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near GOLFO DE FONSECA, EL SALVADOR (El Salvador). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 160 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
69415c4c6672abc04478cf23a2dc6af621b70c8d
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
160.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-10 06:27:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.17400,
-87.89380
Temperature
27.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
160 km
160 km — deeper than the regional average (54.2 km)
Regional average: 54.2 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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