Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
M4.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
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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
ID
ea48929119c7af737e32316bac444956cd865d11
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
Depth profile
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
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Aug 23, 2025, 9:22 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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