Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M3.5 Earthquake near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador)
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About this earthquake
On May 12, 2025 at 09:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
dfa5e44c245b55517110b39195ce0bb003b39f31
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 09:55:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.25000,
-87.86000
Temperature
24.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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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