Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 3.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sonsonate
Country overviewEl Salvador
M3.0 Earthquake near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador) on November 4, 2025 at 12:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
aa0bbd042e7aedce35ce80865997380e5aa871eb
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-04 12:04:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.84120,
-89.75620
Temperature
26.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 km — shallower than 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
Volcanoes nearby
El Salvador
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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