Earthquake OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR (2.9 m) (2025-08-18 12:11:01 UTC)
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck on OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR, at 2025-08-18 12:11:01 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
Light Earthquake
Light Earthquake
Action
Light shaking may be felt indoors.
Suggestion
Stay where you are; it's usually not necessary to take any drastic action. Keep an eye on your surroundings in case of further tremors.
Magnitudo (m)
2.9
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250818_0000381
Nearest Places
- Punta Remedios / 76.03 km
- Playa Los Cóbanos / 76.25 km
- Río Huiscoyol / 76.99 km
- Club Salinitas / 77.07 km
- Punta Remedios / 77.16 km
Comment
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Depth: 58.20 km
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Depth: 3.38 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 34.98 km
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Depth: 34.98 km
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4.3
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Time:
Depth: 1.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)