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M3.0 Depth: 2.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2025-10-24 06:16:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador) on October 24, 2025 at 06:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-24 06:16:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
El Salvador
City
La Unión
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.32770, -87.95070
Temperature
23.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 km
2.8 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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