6.0
Earthquake Details: 88 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador
8/23/2025, 9:14:22 AM
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred near 88 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador on 8/23/2025 at 9:14:22 AM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 17 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
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El SalvadorSonsonate DepartmentSonsonate (Nearest City)Technical Details
Depth17 km
Significance576
Latitude13.0601
Longitude-90.4343
Event IDus6000r3at
Magnitude6.0
Updated:11/12/2025, 4:25:38 PM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 8/23/2025, 3:14:22 AM CST
- UTC
- 8/23/2025, 9:14:22 AM UTC
17 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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