5.7 magnitude earthquake shakes the coast of El Salvador
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale shook much of the Salvadoran territory this Wednesday, causing alarm among the population. The seismic event had its epicenter in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, specifically off the coast of the Usulután department.
According to the information provided by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN), the earthquake was located 55 kilometers south of Playa El Espino, with a focal depth of 51 kilometers. The phenomenon was felt with intensity in various parts of the country, immediately activating monitoring protocols.
No tsunami threat or reported damage
Following the event, authorities ruled out any tsunami danger for the Salvadoran coast. For its part, the General Directorate of Civil Protection reported that its Emergency Operations Center remains active and under constant surveillance to address any eventuality or incident that could arise from the earthquake in the national territory.
There is no tsunami threat for El Salvador following the earthquake recorded off the coast of Usulután.
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
It is important to highlight that seismic activity in El Salvador is frequent due to its geographical location, with most tremors originating in the Pacific at great depths. Historically, the country maintains a culture of prevention following the devastating earthquakes of 2001, which set a precedent in risk management and the infrastructure of the Central American nation.
Seismic safety context
- The earthquake occurred at 18:30 local time.
- Authorities continue to assess possible damage in areas near the epicenter.
- So far, no casualties or serious material damage have been reported.
