M4.5 Depth: 158.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near El Salvador (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2025-11-26 10:49:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near El Salvador (El Salvador) on November 26, 2025 at 10:49 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 158 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

158.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-26 10:49:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

El Salvador

Source

gfz

Coordinates

13.31000, -89.03000

Temperature

24.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

158 km

158 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

San Vicente

Distance: 38 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'149 m ·El Salvador
Ilopango

Distance: 40 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 450 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·El Salvador
San Salvador

Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'893 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·El Salvador
Taburete

Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·El Salvador
Tecapa

Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'593 m ·El Salvador
Usulutan

Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·El Salvador

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