Earthquake OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR (5.0 mw) (2025-05-22 18:32:02 UTC)
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR, at 2025-05-22 18:32:02 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mw)
5.0
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250522_0000206
Nearest Places
- Bocana El Bajón / 29.47 km
- Punta Güirdales / 30.95 km
- Punta San Juan / 31.2 km
- Isla El Bajón / 31.2 km
- Punta El Remolino / 31.38 km
Comment
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Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 0.00 km
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Depth: 2.02 km
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Depth: 2.02 km
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2.3
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Depth: 11.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 11.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.4
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Depth: 4.24 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 4.24 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.8
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Depth: 23.50 km
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Time:
Depth: 23.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.0
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Time:
Depth: 65.06 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 65.06 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
3.1
OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time:
Depth: 29.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 29.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)