M3.0 Depth: 70.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2025-11-22 17:37:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 22, 2025 at 17:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador). At around 70 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

70.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-22 17:37:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

El Salvador

City

La Libertad

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.53180, -89.58950

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

70 km

70 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

Volcanoes nearby

Izalco

Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
Santa Ana

Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
Coatepeque Caldera

Distance: 38 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador
San Salvador

Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'893 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·El Salvador
Apaneca Range

Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
Singuil, Cerro

Distance: 58 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 926 m ·El Salvador

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