Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes off El Salvador's Coast

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of El Salvador at a depth of 33 kilometers. The tremors were felt in both the nation's capital, San Salvador, and neighboring Guatemala. The report comes from the European Mediterranean Seismological Center.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 29-08-2024 03:44 IST | Created: 29-08-2024 03:44 IST
Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes off El Salvador's Coast
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A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of El Salvador on Wednesday, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC). The quake occurred at a depth of 33 kilometers (20.5 miles).

Residents in San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador, felt the tremors, which were also reported in neighboring Guatemala. The quake's impact was significant enough to be noted by Reuters witnesses in both countries.

The EMSC's report highlights the continued seismic activity in the region and the potential risks it poses to surrounding areas.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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