Earthquake OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR (4.2 m) (2025-03-20 02:20:00 UTC)

1742437200

13.3108, -89.9705

36.90 KM

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck on OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR, at 2025-03-20 02:20:00 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) (2025-03-20 02:20:00 UTC)

Magnitudo (m)

4.2

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250320_0000024

Nearest Places

Punta Remedios / 29.61 km
Club Salinitas / 29.64 km
Río El Venado / 30.07 km
Playa Los Cóbanos / 30.34 km
Playa El Almendro / 30.46 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.1

24 km SW of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska
Time: 1742467904
Depth: 12.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.6

HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION
Time: 1742467590
Depth: 40.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.3

FRANCE
Time: 1742467318
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.4

6 km WNW of Bolinas, CA
Time: 1742467241
Depth: 7.34 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

14 km NE of Ridgecrest, CA
Time: 1742466551
Depth: 6.71 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.1

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1740445644
Depth: 44.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.8

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1739838560
Depth: 22.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.4

OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
Time: 1739552130
Depth: 32.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.5

EL SALVADOR
Time: 1738615274
Depth: 3.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.7

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1738206826
Depth: 46.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)