1986 San Salvador earthquake
The 1986 San Salvador earthquake occurred at 11:49:26 local time on 10 October 1986 with a moment magnitude of 5.7 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The shock caused considerable damage to El Salvador's capital city of San Salvador and surrounding areas, including neighboring Honduras and Guatemala.
San Salvador 1986 San Salvador earthquake (Central America) | |
| UTC time | 1986-10-10 17:49:26 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 483349 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 10 October 1986 |
| Local time | 11:49:26 |
| Magnitude | 5.7 Mw |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 13.75°N 89.24°W |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | El Salvador Honduras Guatemala |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 1,000–1,500 fatalities 10,000–20,000 injuries |
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