M4.6 Depth: 190.5 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 15 km SSE of Conchagua, El Salvador (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 07:26:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 20, 2025 at 07:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 15 km SSE of Conchagua, El Salvador (El Salvador). At around 190 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

190.5 km

UTC time

2025-11-20 07:26:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

El Salvador

Source

usgs

Coordinates

13.17890, -87.82120

Temperature

28.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

190.5 km

190.5 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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