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VisitStructural Damage in El Salvador from January 9, 2025 Earthquake by January 16, 2025?
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Magnitude 6.11 Earthquake Hits El Salvador at 127 km Depth, No Damage or Tsunami Threat
Jan 9, 2025, 04:41 PM
A magnitude 6.11 earthquake struck El Salvador on January 9, 2025, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The quake occurred at a depth of 127 km and was felt in various parts of the country, prompting evacuations to previously established safe areas as coordinated by El Salvador's Civil Protection. No initial reports of damage or victims have been reported, and there is no threat of a tsunami following the earthquake. The earthquake's epicenter was located 9 km from Acajutla, Sonsonate, and it was also felt in neighboring Guatemala, where it was reported as a magnitude 5.5 event.
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