January 2001 El Salvador earthquake
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The January 2001 El Salvador earthquake struck El Salvador on January 13, 2001, at 17:33:34 UTC. The 7.6 (later estimated to be 7.7 or 7.9)[1] quake struck with the epicenter 60 miles (100 km) SW of San Miguel, El Salvador (13.04°N 88.66°W) at a depth of 60 km (31 mi).
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 2001-01-13 17:33:32 |
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ISC event | 1763440 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | January 13, 2001 (2001-01-13) |
Local time | 11:33 |
Magnitude | 7.7–7.9 Mw[1] |
Depth | 60 kilometres (37 mi)[2][3] |
Epicenter | 13.04°N 88.66°W / 13.04; -88.66 |
Type | Normal |
Areas affected | El Salvador Guatemala |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
Casualties |
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