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M2.8 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2025-05-09 10:10:09 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-09 10:10:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
El Salvador
City
La Unión
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.27000, -87.86000
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (53.8 km)
Regional average: 53.8 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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