Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
M2.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR on October 1, 2025 at 04:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
c24dfd602b8503166c21367c0f4cba5d425049df
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-01 04:41:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.76000,
-88.99000
Temperature
27.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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