By Maria Ortiz
28 Aug 2024, 18:53 PM EDT
The Environment Ministry of El Salvador reported that a 6.1 magnitude earthquake has occurred off the coast of that country, and that several aftershocks have occurred.
The 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck 36 miles southwest of La Libertad in El Salvador at 2:57 p.m. Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake had a depth of 21 miles, the USGS reported. The tremor was felt throughout the region along the country’s coast and in parts of neighboring countries.
#ElSalvador The staff of some state institutions were evacuated and placed in safe areas of their workplaces due to the strong earthquake that shook much of the country this afternoon.
Experts say the quake was a M6. https://t.co/lLN2VKm3gU— X (@EarthquakeChil1) August 28, 2024
The government of El Salvador confirmed that for the moment There are no reports of fatalities or serious injuries.
The Government of El Salvador confirms that no material damage or fatalities have been reported after the 6.2 magnitude earthquake. pic.twitter.com/KQayA9kxVD
— informarsegt (@Informarsegt) August 28, 2024
A report shared by El Salvador’s Ministry of Environment says: “Three earthquakes have occurred this afternoon off the coast of La Libertad. The first was magnitude 6.1, at 3:57 pm, with a depth of 13 km. There is no threat of a tsunami for El Salvador. The second, magnitude 4.2 at 4:11 pm, with a depth of 14 kilometers; and the third, magnitude 4.6, at 4:16 pm, with a depth of 25 kilometers. We maintain constant monitoring of seismic activity to report in a timely manner from the Ministry of Environment.”
Three earthquakes have occurred this afternoon off the coast of La Libertad. The first was magnitude 6.1, at 3:57 pm, with a depth of 13 km. There is no threat of a tsunami for El Salvador.
The second, magnitude 4.2 at 4:11 pm, with a depth of 14 kilometers; and the… pic.twitter.com/WJrd57kDiM
— Fernando López 🇸🇻 (@lopezfernando) August 28, 2024
According to USGS reports, tremors caused by the earthquake were felt in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Mexico.
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