Earthquake 161 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador (4.6 mb) (2025-09-18 05:15:09 UTC)
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 161 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador, at 2025-09-18 05:15:09 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 161 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.6
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000qwvk
Nearest Places
- Bocana Río Lempa / 144.53 km
- Playa Los Negros / 145.64 km
- Río Lempa / 146.26 km
- La Barrita / 146.78 km
- Isla Montecristo / 146.9 km
Comment
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Depth: 4.17 km
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Depth: 10.00 km
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)