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M4.3 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2025-08-23 09:17:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2025 at 09:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 09:17:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.15300, -90.34230
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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

  • Moyuta
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 117 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador

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