15 Sep 2024 | 06:16 AM UTC
El Salvador: Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs off La Libertad at around 22:58 Sept. 14
Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs off La Libertad, El Salvador, at around 22:58 Sept. 14. No immediate reports of damage or injuries.
A magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean off El Salvador at around 22:58 Sept. 14. The epicenter was about 54 km (33 miles) west-southwest of La Libertad. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 57 km (35 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was probably felt across most of El Salvador, and parts of southern Guatemala and western Honduras. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are likely 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.
Out of an abundance of caution, consider vacating multistory buildings where shaking occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Monitor and plan for aftershocks.
