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M3.2 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2025-08-03 17:27:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near EL SALVADOR (El Salvador) on August 3, 2025 at 17:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 17:27:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
El Salvador
City
Ahuachapán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.02000, -89.85000
Temperature
33.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (53.8 km)
Regional average: 53.8 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

  • Chingo
    Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'775 m ·Guatemala-El Salvador
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Singuil, Cerro
    Distance: 24 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 926 m ·El Salvador
  • Moyuta
    Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 33 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador

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