Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M2.8 Earthquake near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador)
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About this earthquake
On May 9, 2025 at 10:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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
b05afdf563f0ce1a92ad1176014d562e322707d9
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-09 10:10:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.27000,
-87.86000
Temperature
24.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8 km
8 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 ≥ 2.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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