M3.1 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 04:09:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 13, 2025 at 04:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador). With a focal depth of about 2 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

M3.1

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-13 04:09:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

El Salvador

City

Ahuachapán

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.88320, -89.79980

Temperature

23.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 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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Santa Ana

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Izalco

Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
Singuil, Cerro

Distance: 26 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 926 m ·El Salvador
Coatepeque Caldera

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Chingo

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