Earthquake OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR (6.0 mw) (2025-08-23 09:14:21 UTC)

1755940461

13.0753, -90.3605

10.00 KM

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck on OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR, at 2025-08-23 09:14:21 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
Major Earthquake

Action

Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.

Earthquake OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR (6.0 mw) (2025-08-23 09:14:21 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

6.0

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250823_0000173

Nearest Places

Club Salinitas / 77.6 km
Playa El Almendro / 77.72 km
Río El Venado / 77.79 km
Punta Remedios / 78.02 km
Bocana Garita Palmera / 78.07 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.3

7 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1755976776
Depth: 1.64 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.6

51 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska
Time: 1755976477
Depth: 91.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1755976282
Depth: 9.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.7

SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1755976145
Depth: 23.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.7

Sumba Region, Indonesia
Time: 1755976145
Depth: 23.48 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.1

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1755966667
Depth: 13.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1755950159
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.5

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1755942137
Depth: 19.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.3

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1755941906
Depth: 14.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.9

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1755941290
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)