Earthquake OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR (4.6 m) (2025-01-17 18:40:20 UTC)

1737139220

13.0247, -89.0142

41.00 KM

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck on OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR, at 2025-01-17 18:40:20 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of m and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

Recommendation
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR (4.6 m) (2025-01-17 18:40:20 UTC)

Magnitudo (m)

4.6

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250117_0000237

Nearest Places

Bocana Río Lempa / 31.55 km
Playa Los Negros / 31.8 km
Cañón de Tasajera / 32.06 km
Bocana Cordoncillo / 32.06 km
La Barrita / 32.25 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

3.6

MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
Time: 1737153587
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.0

DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE
Time: 1737152937
Depth: 9.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.6

NORTHERN ITALY
Time: 1737152790
Depth: 4.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.1

4 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico
Time: 1737152197
Depth: 10.58 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

1.1

10 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1737151749
Depth: 2.68 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.0

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1736985993
Depth: 33.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.5

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1736842374
Depth: 36.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.6

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1736719732
Depth: 23.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.5

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1736670089
Depth: 21.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.7

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1736617440
Depth: 65.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)