El Salvador: Magnitude-5.7 offshore earthquake occurs off the coast of La Libertad Department at 22:26 Nov. 3

Event

A magnitude-5.7 offshore earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean off the coast of El Salvador at around 22:26 Nov. 3. The epicenter was about 43 km (27 miles) southwest of La Libertad city, La Libertad Department. The tremor occurred at a depth of approximately 57 km (35 miles), and light shaking may have occurred across El Salvador, as well as southern Guatemala and far southwestern Honduras. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties due to the earthquake. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are possible over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.

Advice

Plan accordingly for aftershocks. Consider vacating multistory buildings if operating in affected areas until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Allow additional time for air and road travel, as aftershocks may prompt brief disruptions. Seek updated information on road conditions before driving in hilly areas in the affected region due to potential landslides.