Earthquake EL SALVADOR (5.6 mw) (2024-12-09 03:50:29 UTC)

1733716229

13.2206, -87.8750

15.40 KM

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck on EL SALVADOR, at 2024-12-09 03:50:29 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 EL SALVADOR

Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake

Action

Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.

Earthquake EL SALVADOR (5.6 mw) (2024-12-09 03:50:29 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

5.6

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20241209_0000041

Nearest Places

Punta La Bolsa / 1.1 km
Estero La Bolsa / 1.16 km
Playa El Zapote / 1.33 km
Río El Zapote / 1.47 km
Quebrada Coyolito / 2.72 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.5

35 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
Time: 1734949791
Depth: 6.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.1

SOUTHERN GREECE
Time: 1734949642
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.0

7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii
Time: 1734949452
Depth: 1.05 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.2

10 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii
Time: 1734948457
Depth: 30.13 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.2

ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII
Time: 1734948457
Depth: 30.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.4

NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time: 1734916526
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.8

EL SALVADOR
Time: 1734893471
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.8

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1734876709
Depth: 29.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.6

EL SALVADOR
Time: 1734811536
Depth: 9.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time: 1734721724
Depth: 29.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)