M4.9 Depth: 84.2 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 26 km SSW of El Rosario, El Salvador (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2025-11-29 06:52:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 29, 2025 at 06:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 26 km SSW of El Rosario, El Salvador (El Salvador). At around 84 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

M4.9

Depth

84.2 km

UTC time

2025-11-29 06:52:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

El Salvador

Source

usgs

Coordinates

13.26600, -89.08240

Temperature

23.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

84.2 km

84.2 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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