1982 El Salvador earthquake
The 1982 El Salvador earthquake occurred southeast of San Salvador on 19 June at 00:21 local time (06:21 UTC). This undersea earthquake struck offshore in the Pacific Ocean and had a surface wave magnitude of 7.3 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). Occurring adjacent to a subduction zone at the Middle America Trench, this normal-slip shock left at least 16 and as many as 43 people dead, and many injured, and also inflicted $5 million in damage.
Guatemala City Tegucigalpa Managua San José | |
| UTC time | 1982-06-19 06:21:58 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 597450 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 19 June 1982 |
| Local time | 00:21:58 |
| Duration | 25 s (shaking felt) |
| Magnitude | Mw 7.3 |
| Depth | 73 km (45 mi) |
| Epicenter | 13.33°N 89.39°W |
| Type | Normal |
| Areas affected | El Salvador |
| Total damage | $5 million |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Landslides | Yes |
| Casualties | 16–43 dead |
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