Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
Event ID | 1423747 |
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Event time | 2025-08-03 14:21:00 (UTC) |
Local time | 2025-08-03 20:21:00 - [It was evening in the affected area.] |
Last update | 2025-08-03 14:36:11 (UTC) |
Magnitude | 3.7 |
Depth | 6.8 km |
Class | Minor |
Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
Mercalli scale | 2 |
Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
Data status | |
Data provider | EMSC |
Continent | Central-America |
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Country | El Salvador |
Administration area | Ahuachapán |
Nearest settlement | Atiquizaya |
Distance | 5 km |
Course | NW |
Surface type | underground quake |