M3.4 Depth: 36.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2025-11-02 03:54:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 2, 2025 at 03:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR (El Salvador). With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

36.5 km

UTC time

2025-11-02 03:54:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

El Salvador

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.35300, -89.88300

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

36.5 km

36.5 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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