Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ahuachapán
Country overviewEl Salvador
M3.1 Earthquake near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador)
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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
ID
c9fea62c64f1e10c634fd1b59a4821facc144be0
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-13 04:09:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.88320,
-89.79980
Temperature
23.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (54.2 km)
Regional average: 54.2 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
El Salvador
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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