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M3.9 Depth: 32.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2025-05-25 11:38:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 25, 2025 at 11:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-25 11:38:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.75000, -88.30000
Temperature
29.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 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

  • San Miguel
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador
  • Usulutan
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·El Salvador
  • Aramuaca, Laguna
    Distance: 78 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 181 m ·El Salvador
  • Taburete
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·El Salvador
  • Chinameca
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'300 m ·El Salvador
  • Tigre, El
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'640 m ·El Salvador

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