Earthquake EL SALVADOR (4.0 m) (2024-12-09 05:42:49 UTC)
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck on EL SALVADOR, at 2024-12-09 05:42:49 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of m and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 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 (m)
4.0
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20241209_0000071
Nearest Places
- El Pilón / 0.62 km
- Cerro El Jiote / 0.89 km
- Los Negritos / 1.96 km
- Tihuilotal / 3.11 km
- La Joya Redonda / 3.24 km
Comment
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0.5
35 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 6.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.1
SOUTHERN GREECE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.0
7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii
Time:
Depth: 1.05 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.05 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.2
10 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii
Time:
Depth: 30.13 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 30.13 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.2
ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII
Time:
Depth: 30.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 30.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
2.8
EL SALVADOR
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.8
OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time:
Depth: 29.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 29.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.6
EL SALVADOR
Time:
Depth: 9.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 9.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.2
NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time:
Depth: 29.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 29.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.2
EL SALVADOR
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)