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M3.0 Depth: 170.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near GOLFO DE FONSECA, EL SALVADOR (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2025-06-15 05:51:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2025 at 05:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near GOLFO DE FONSECA, EL SALVADOR (El Salvador). At around 170 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
170.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-15 05:51:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
El Salvador
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.15000, -87.87000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 170 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 170 km
Intermediate
170 km
170 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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