M4.6 Depth: 160.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near GOLFO DE FONSECA, EL SALVADOR (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2025-10-10 06:27:16 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

160.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-10 06:27:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

El Salvador

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.17400, -87.89380

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

160 km

160 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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