Earthquake OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR (4.2 m) (2025-03-08 01:35:54 UTC)

1741397754

12.5100, -88.1800

23.00 KM

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck on OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR, at 2025-03-08 01:35:54 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 (4.2 m) (2025-03-08 01:35:54 UTC)

Magnitudo (m)

4.2

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250308_0000013

Nearest Places

Punta Cosigüina / 69.37 km
Cañada El Tigre / 69.86 km
Cañada El Hule / 71.14 km
Punta El Amatillo / 71.28 km
Playa Ocosme / 72.15 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.7

Sumbawa Region, Indonesia
Time: 1741719192
Depth: 24.90 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

1.1

6 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1741718550
Depth: 1.85 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.7

ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
Time: 1741718375
Depth: 229.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.4

SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1741718333
Depth: 115.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.4

Sumbawa Region, Indonesia
Time: 1741718333
Depth: 114.62 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.0

NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time: 1741714659
Depth: 31.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.9

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1741650853
Depth: 23.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.6

NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time: 1741435991
Depth: 19.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.3

NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time: 1741428321
Depth: 31.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.8

NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time: 1741291517
Depth: 34.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)