February 2001 El Salvador earthquake
The February 2001 El Salvador earthquake occurred with a moment magnitude of 6.6 on 13 February at 14:22:05 UTC. The epicentre was 15 miles (30 km) E of San Salvador, El Salvador, at a depth of 10 km (6.2 mi). At least 315 people were killed, 3,399 were injured, and extensive damage affected the area. Another 16,752 homes were damaged and 44,759 destroyed. The most severe damage occurred in the San Juan Tepezontes-San Vicente-Cojutepeque area, though it was felt throughout the country and in neighboring Guatemala and Honduras. Landslides occurred in many areas of El Salvador.
| UTC time | 2001-02-13 14:22:05 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 1780618 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | February 13, 2001 |
| Local time | 08:22 |
| Magnitude | 6.6 Mw |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 13.67°N 88.93°W |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | El Salvador Guatemala Honduras |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Casualties | 315 fatalities |
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