Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR
M3.2 Earthquake near OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR
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About this earthquake
On September 23, 2025 at 22:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
f2707b73467f35a1da3b50abfb55e8557dd46baf
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-23 22:00:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.09000,
-89.50000
Temperature
28.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 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
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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