Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
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M2.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR (El Salvador)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR (El Salvador) on June 16, 2025 at 14:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
8a90233840de775256f6c2e8c2c079d5c8022f4b
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-16 14:04:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.00000,
-87.95000
Temperature
28.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50 km
50 km — close to the regional average (54.2 km)
Regional average: 54.2 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
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El Salvador
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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