In the evening of Sunday December 8th, 2024, a shallow and significant M5.6 earthquake hit under land 13 kilometer from La Unión in El Salvador. Earthquakes like this can cause significant economic damage but are usually unlikely to result on large numbers of fatalities. Other countries near the epicenter include Honduras, Nicaragua and Guatemala.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in El Salvador, 13 kilometer (8 mi) south-southwest of La Unión. The center of this earthquake had a very shallow depth of 15 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
Date and Time: | Dec 8, 2024 09:50PM (El Salvador Time) - Dec 9, 2024 03:50 Universal Time. |
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Location: | 13 km SSW of La Unión, El Salvador. Coordinates 13°13'14"N 87°52'30"W. |
Map: | Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
Magnitude: | MAG 5.6 Detected by 45 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.046 . |
Depth: | 15 km (10 mi) A very shallow depth. |
Max. Intensity: | VII
Very Strong On the Modified Mercalli Scale. |
Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely While this was a shallow earthquake in a coastal area, it appears to have occurred under land (1 km from the sea) with a magnitude that is usually not strong enough to cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Significant economic impact
Based on scientific estimates by the US Geographic Survey (USGS), the risk of high fatalities for this earthquake is classified at level GREEN (low). They expect an 65% likelyhood of between 0 and 1 fatalities, and a 96% chance that the number of fatalities falls no higher than 10.
The USGS classifies the economic impact of this earthquake at level YELLOW (significant). They expect an 35% likelyhood of between 1 and 10 million US Dollars in economic damage and impact, and a 90% chance that the economic impact of this earthquake falls no higher than 100 million USD.
Roughly 16 million people exposed to shaking
An estimated 16 million have been exposed to shaking (An MMI or Modified Mercalli Intensity level II or higher) as a result of this earthquake according scientific estimates published by the USGS.
An estimated 9,960 people were exposed to level VII. At this level, very strong shaking and likely moderate damage can be expected. The majority of people (roughly 12 million) live in an area exposed to level III, where weak shaking and probably no damage is expected.
People in 4 countries have been exposed to shaking. In El Salvador , around 5.9 million people, with impact levels up to VII (very strong shaking, likely moderate damage). Roughly 3.9 million people were exposed to shaking in Nicaragua . Roughly 5.4 million people were exposed to shaking in Honduras . People were exposed to shaking in Guatemala as well.
People | MMI Level | Shaking | Damage |
---|---|---|---|
0 | I |
Not noticable | None |
54,530 | II |
Very weak | None |
11,590,000 | III |
Weak | Probably none |
3,607,000 | IV |
Light | Likely none |
523,900 | V |
Moderate | Very light |
100,200 | VI |
Strong | Light |
9,960 | VII |
Very Strong | Moderate |
0 | VIII |
Severe | Moderate to heavy |
0 | IX |
Violent | Heavy |
0 | X |
Extreme | Very heavy |
Nearby towns and cities
El Salvador , Honduras , Nicaragua and Guatemala are all located within 300km distance of the epicenter of the earthquake.
La Unión in La Unión, El Salvador is the nearest significant place from the epicenter. The earthquake occurred 13 kilometer (8 mi) south-southwest of La Unión. The intensity of shaking and damage in La Unión is estimated to be around level VI on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale (strong shaking, probably light damage).
Multiple large cities are in proximity of today's earthquake. Tegucigalpa is located 120 km to the north-east and experienced an intensity of IV (light shaking, likely no damage). Managua is located 214 km to the south-east and experienced an intensity of III (weak shaking, probably no damage). San Miguel is located 44 km to the northwest and experienced an intensity of V (moderate shaking, very light damage).
An overview of nearby towns and cities is available in the overview below. If places don't have intensity data available, it likely means the experienced impact in those places was fairly small.
Overview of nearby places
Distance | Place | Intensity (MMI) |
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13 km (8 mi) NNE from epicenter |
La Unión La Unión, El Salvador. |
VI
Strong |
44 km (27 mi) NW from epicenter |
San Miguel San Miguel, El Salvador. |
V
Moderate |
52 km (32 mi) ENE from epicenter |
San Lorenzo Valle, Honduras. |
V
Moderate |
54 km (34 mi) WNW from epicenter |
San Rafael Oriente San Miguel, El Salvador. |
V
Moderate |
59 km (37 mi) NNW from epicenter |
San Francisco Morazán, El Salvador. |
IV
Light |
64 km (40 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Usulután Usulután, El Salvador. |
IV
Light |
70 km (43 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Santiago de María Usulután, El Salvador. |
IV
Light |
73 km (45 mi) W from epicenter |
Puerto El Triunfo Usulután, El Salvador. |
IV
Light |
75 km (47 mi) E from epicenter |
Ciudad Choluteca Choluteca, Honduras. |
IV
Light |
99 km (62 mi) SE from epicenter |
El Viejo Chinandega, Nicaragua. |
IV
Light |
104 km (65 mi) SE from epicenter |
Chinandega Chinandega, Nicaragua. |
IV
Light |
107 km (66 mi) E from epicenter |
Somotillo Chinandega, Nicaragua. |
IV
Light |
109 km (68 mi) NW from epicenter |
Sensuntepeque Cabañas, El Salvador. |
IV
Light |
110 km (68 mi) WNW from epicenter |
San Vicente San Vicente, El Salvador. |
IV
Light |
112 km (70 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Zacatecoluca La Paz, El Salvador. |
IV
Light |
112 km (70 mi) SE from epicenter |
Corinto Chinandega, Nicaragua. |
IV
Light |
116 km (72 mi) SE from epicenter |
Chichigalpa Chinandega, Nicaragua. |
IV
Light |
120 km (75 mi) NE from epicenter |
Tegucigalpa Francisco Morazán, Honduras. |
IV
Light |
124 km (77 mi) N from epicenter |
La Paz La Paz, Honduras. |
IV
Light |
127 km (79 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Cojutepeque Cuscatlán, El Salvador. |
IV
Light |
129 km (80 mi) WNW from epicenter |
San Martín Cuscatlán, El Salvador. |
IV
Light |
139 km (86 mi) N from epicenter |
Comayagua Comayagua, Honduras. |
IV
Light |
139 km (86 mi) SE from epicenter |
León León, Nicaragua. |
IV
Light |
143 km (89 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Somoto Madriz, Nicaragua. |
IV
Light |
144 km (89 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Ilopango San Salvador, El Salvador. |
IV
Light |
146 km (91 mi) NW from epicenter |
Chalatenango Chalatenango, El Salvador. |
III
Weak |
147 km (91 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Soyapango San Salvador, El Salvador. |
IV
Light |
150 km (93 mi) WNW from epicenter |
San Marcos San Salvador, El Salvador. |
III
Weak |
151 km (94 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Delgado San Salvador, El Salvador. |
III
Weak |
151 km (94 mi) WNW from epicenter |
San Salvador San Salvador, El Salvador. |
III
Weak |
152 km (94 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Cuscatancingo San Salvador, El Salvador. |
III
Weak |
153 km (95 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Mejicanos San Salvador, El Salvador. |
III
Weak |
153 km (95 mi) N from epicenter |
Siguatepeque Comayagua, Honduras. |
IV
Light |
155 km (96 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Ayutuxtepeque San Salvador, El Salvador. |
III
Weak |
155 km (96 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Apopa San Salvador, El Salvador. |
IV
Light |
157 km (98 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Antiguo Cuscatlán La Libertad, El Salvador. |
III
Weak |
158 km (98 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Ocotal Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua. |
IV
Light |
160 km (99 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Santa Tecla La Libertad, El Salvador. |
IV
Light |
163 km (101 mi) SE from epicenter |
La Paz Centro León, Nicaragua. |
III
Weak |
164 km (102 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Aguilares San Salvador, El Salvador. |
III
Weak |
165 km (103 mi) E from epicenter |
Estelí Estelí, Nicaragua. |
III
Weak |
166 km (103 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Danlí El Paraíso, Honduras. |
III
Weak |
166 km (103 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Quezaltepeque La Libertad, El Salvador. |
III
Weak |
177 km (110 mi) SE from epicenter |
Nagarote León, Nicaragua. |
III
Weak |
193 km (120 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Santa Bárbara Santa Bárbara, Honduras. |
III
Weak |
198 km (123 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Santa Rosa de Copán Copán, Honduras. |
III
Weak |
201 km (125 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Santa Ana Santa Ana, El Salvador. |
III
Weak |
203 km (126 mi) E from epicenter |
Jinotega Jinotega, Nicaragua. |
III
Weak |
207 km (129 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Sonsonate Sonsonate, El Salvador. |
|
214 km (133 mi) SE from epicenter |
Managua Managua, Nicaragua. |
III
Weak |
215 km (134 mi) E from epicenter |
Matagalpa Matagalpa, Nicaragua. |
|
227 km (141 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Ahuachapán Ahuachapán, El Salvador. |
|
233 km (145 mi) SE from epicenter |
Diriamba Carazo, Nicaragua. |
III
Weak |
238 km (148 mi) SE from epicenter |
Masaya Masaya, Nicaragua. |
III
Weak |
240 km (149 mi) NE from epicenter |
Juticalpa Olancho, Honduras. |
III
Weak |
242 km (150 mi) N from epicenter |
El Progreso Yoro, Honduras. |
|
249 km (155 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Jutiapa Jutiapa, Guatemala. |
|
252 km (157 mi) NW from epicenter |
Chiquimula Chiquimula, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
253 km (157 mi) SE from epicenter |
Granada Granada, Nicaragua. |
|
254 km (158 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Boaco Boaco, Nicaragua. |
|
254 km (158 mi) N from epicenter |
San Pedro Sula Cortés, Honduras. |
|
264 km (164 mi) NW from epicenter |
Zacapa Zacapa, Guatemala. |
III
Weak |
266 km (165 mi) N from epicenter |
Choloma Cortés, Honduras. |
|
277 km (172 mi) NW from epicenter |
Jalapa Jalapa, Guatemala. |
|
287 km (178 mi) N from epicenter |
Tela Atlántida, Honduras. |
|
289 km (180 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Puerto Barrios Izabal, Guatemala. |
|
294 km (183 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Barberena Santa Rosa, Guatemala. |
|
298 km (185 mi) SE from epicenter |
Rivas Rivas, Nicaragua. |
|
299 km (186 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Juigalpa Chontales, Nicaragua. |
Earthquake Intensity Map
The intensity in shaking and damage by this earthquake is illustrated through the map below. The highest intensity measured for this earthquake is VII.
Shaking reported by 64 people in 2 countries
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 64 people have reported shaking in 25 places in 2 countries (El Salvador, Honduras).We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Tegucigalpa, Distrito Central, Honduras: 26 people.
- El Tablón, Francisco Morazán, Honduras: 4 people.
- Santa Lucía, Francisco Morazán, Honduras: 4 people.
- Yaguacire, Francisco Morazán, Honduras: 3 people.
- Antiguo Cuscatlán, La Libertad, El Salvador: 2 people.
- Marcala, La Paz, Honduras: 2 people.
- La Unión, La Unión, El Salvador: 2 people.
- Chirilagua, San Miguel, El Salvador: 2 people.
- Choluteca, Choluteca, Honduras: 2 people.
- Las Tapias, Francisco Morazán, Honduras: 2 people.
180 Aftershocks detected
After this earthquake struck, 180 smaller aftershocks occurred. A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit 10 hrs later 15 km (9 mi) east of this earthquake.
In the days before this main shock, 9 smaller foreshocks were detected. Roughly 2 days before this earthquake, a foreshock measuring MAG-4.9 was detected nearby this earthquake.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
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Foreshock | M 3.5 |
3 days earlier Dec 6, 2024 05:30AM (El Salvador Time) | 80 km (50 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 2.6 |
2 days earlier Dec 6, 2024 11:43PM (El Salvador Time) | 78 km (48 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 3.9 |
2 days earlier Dec 7, 2024 12:48AM (El Salvador Time) | 79 km (49 mi) S from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.9 |
2 days earlier Dec 7, 2024 03:06AM (El Salvador Time) | 29 km (18 mi) ESE from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 2.8 |
23 hrs earlier Dec 7, 2024 10:33PM (El Salvador Time) | 89 km (55 mi) SSW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 3.4 |
21 hrs earlier Dec 8, 2024 12:30AM (El Salvador Time) | 64 km (40 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 2.9 |
6 hrs earlier Dec 8, 2024 04:12PM (El Salvador Time) | 89 km (56 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 3.5 |
5 hrs earlier Dec 8, 2024 04:40PM (El Salvador Time) | 81 km (50 mi) SSW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 3.9 |
37 mins earlier Dec 8, 2024 09:13PM (El Salvador Time) | 9 km (5 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Main Shock This Earthquake |
M 5.6 |
Dec 8, 2024 09:50PM (El Salvador Time) | - |
Aftershock | M 4.4 |
7 mins later Dec 8, 2024 09:57PM (El Salvador Time) | 12 km (8 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.0 |
23 mins later Dec 8, 2024 10:13PM (El Salvador Time) | 7 km (4 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.8 |
26 mins later Dec 8, 2024 10:16PM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.0 |
35 mins later Dec 8, 2024 10:25PM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.9 |
42 mins later Dec 8, 2024 10:32PM (El Salvador Time) | 12 km (7 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.0 |
47 mins later Dec 8, 2024 10:37PM (El Salvador Time) | 7 km (4 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.9 |
55 mins later Dec 8, 2024 10:45PM (El Salvador Time) | 17 km (11 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.0 |
1 hr later Dec 8, 2024 10:55PM (El Salvador Time) | 33 km (21 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
1 hr later Dec 8, 2024 10:57PM (El Salvador Time) | 4 km (2.6 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.7 |
1 hr later Dec 8, 2024 11:03PM (El Salvador Time) | 11 km (7 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.7 |
1 hr later Dec 8, 2024 11:11PM (El Salvador Time) | 6 km (3 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.0 |
1 hr later Dec 8, 2024 11:14PM (El Salvador Time) | 12 km (8 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.1 |
1 hr later Dec 8, 2024 11:17PM (El Salvador Time) | 14 km (9 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.7 |
2 hrs later Dec 8, 2024 11:32PM (El Salvador Time) | 14 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.0 |
2 hrs later Dec 8, 2024 11:42PM (El Salvador Time) | 12 km (7 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
2 hrs later Dec 8, 2024 11:47PM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.0 |
2 hrs later Dec 8, 2024 11:51PM (El Salvador Time) | 9 km (6 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.7 |
2 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 12:12AM (El Salvador Time) | 6 km (3 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
3 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 12:30AM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
3 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 12:32AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
3 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 12:34AM (El Salvador Time) | 8 km (5 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.4 |
3 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 12:49AM (El Salvador Time) | 14 km (9 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.1 |
3 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 01:16AM (El Salvador Time) | 11 km (7 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.0 |
4 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 01:23AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
4 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 01:29AM (El Salvador Time) | 8 km (5 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
4 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 01:33AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
4 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 01:53AM (El Salvador Time) | 9 km (6 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
5 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 02:21AM (El Salvador Time) | 4 km (2.4 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.0 |
5 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 02:28AM (El Salvador Time) | 8 km (5 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.1 |
5 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 02:30AM (El Salvador Time) | 84 km (52 mi) SSE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.6 |
5 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 02:36AM (El Salvador Time) | 11 km (7 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
5 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 02:54AM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) ENE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
5 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 03:02AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
5 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 03:11AM (El Salvador Time) | 9 km (6 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
5 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 03:17AM (El Salvador Time) | 8 km (5 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.7 |
5 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 03:20AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
6 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 03:23AM (El Salvador Time) | 6 km (3 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
6 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 03:27AM (El Salvador Time) | 27 km (17 mi) S from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
6 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 03:30AM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) ENE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.7 |
6 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 03:37AM (El Salvador Time) | 8 km (5 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
6 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 03:49AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.9 |
6 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 03:53AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.9 |
6 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 03:59AM (El Salvador Time) | 9 km (6 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.6 |
6 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 04:04AM (El Salvador Time) | 14 km (9 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.3 |
6 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 04:13AM (El Salvador Time) | 33 km (21 mi) ESE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.3 |
7 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 04:31AM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.2 |
7 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 04:40AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
7 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 04:49AM (El Salvador Time) | 9 km (5 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.0 |
7 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 04:52AM (El Salvador Time) | 14 km (9 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.7 |
7 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 05:00AM (El Salvador Time) | 7 km (4 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
7 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 05:02AM (El Salvador Time) | 14 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.8 |
7 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 05:17AM (El Salvador Time) | 12 km (8 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.9 |
8 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 05:22AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.4 |
8 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 05:26AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.3 |
8 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 05:32AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.0 |
8 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 05:40AM (El Salvador Time) | 14 km (8 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.0 |
8 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 06:06AM (El Salvador Time) | 11 km (7 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.9 |
8 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 06:11AM (El Salvador Time) | 17 km (11 mi) E from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.1 |
9 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 06:22AM (El Salvador Time) | 6 km (4 mi) ENE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.9 |
9 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 06:35AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.2 |
9 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 06:37AM (El Salvador Time) | 7 km (4 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
9 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 06:44AM (El Salvador Time) | 9 km (5 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.9 |
9 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 07:05AM (El Salvador Time) | 8 km (5 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.5 |
9 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 07:12AM (El Salvador Time) | 8 km (5 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.3 |
10 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 07:21AM (El Salvador Time) | 11 km (7 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
10 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 07:44AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.7 |
10 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 07:46AM (El Salvador Time) | 15 km (9 mi) E from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.8 |
10 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 07:51AM (El Salvador Time) | 7 km (4 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
10 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 07:57AM (El Salvador Time) | 12 km (7 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.0 |
10 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 08:01AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.8 |
10 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 08:05AM (El Salvador Time) | 7 km (5 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
10 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 08:18AM (El Salvador Time) | 12 km (7 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
11 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 08:45AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.8 |
12 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 09:24AM (El Salvador Time) | 11 km (7 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.9 |
12 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 09:52AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
12 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 10:08AM (El Salvador Time) | 9 km (6 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
12 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 10:09AM (El Salvador Time) | 7 km (5 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.9 |
12 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 10:13AM (El Salvador Time) | 14 km (9 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.0 |
13 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 10:21AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.1 |
13 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 10:24AM (El Salvador Time) | 7 km (4 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
13 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 10:26AM (El Salvador Time) | 4 km (2.2 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.4 |
13 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 10:30AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.2 |
13 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 10:49AM (El Salvador Time) | 3 km (2.1 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.6 |
13 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 11:01AM (El Salvador Time) | 14 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.7 |
13 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 11:06AM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
13 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 11:13AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
13 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 11:15AM (El Salvador Time) | 3 km (2.1 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
13 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 11:18AM (El Salvador Time) | 6 km (3 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
14 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 11:35AM (El Salvador Time) | 6 km (4 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.9 |
14 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 12:01PM (El Salvador Time) | 12 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.0 |
14 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 12:11PM (El Salvador Time) | 14 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
15 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 12:49PM (El Salvador Time) | 15 km (9 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
15 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 01:00PM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.3 |
15 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 01:03PM (El Salvador Time) | 12 km (7 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.9 |
16 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 01:34PM (El Salvador Time) | 17 km (11 mi) ESE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.1 |
16 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 01:38PM (El Salvador Time) | 7 km (4 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
16 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 01:49PM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
16 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 01:53PM (El Salvador Time) | 12 km (7 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.1 |
16 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 02:10PM (El Salvador Time) | 5 km (3 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.1 |
16 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 02:16PM (El Salvador Time) | 47 km (29 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
16 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 02:19PM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.7 |
17 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 02:23PM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.9 |
17 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 02:29PM (El Salvador Time) | 11 km (7 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.7 |
17 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 03:19PM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.9 |
18 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 03:29PM (El Salvador Time) | 11 km (7 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
18 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 03:58PM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.9 |
19 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 04:20PM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.0 |
19 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 04:50PM (El Salvador Time) | 6 km (4 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.2 |
19 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 04:52PM (El Salvador Time) | 11 km (7 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.1 |
19 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 04:54PM (El Salvador Time) | 9 km (6 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.7 |
19 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 05:05PM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.0 |
19 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 05:19PM (El Salvador Time) | 4 km (2.7 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
21 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 06:24PM (El Salvador Time) | 15 km (9 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.1 |
21 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 06:42PM (El Salvador Time) | 11 km (7 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
22 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 07:49PM (El Salvador Time) | 5 km (3 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
22 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 07:54PM (El Salvador Time) | 14 km (9 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
22 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 07:56PM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.5 |
23 hrs later Dec 9, 2024 09:06PM (El Salvador Time) | 14 km (8 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
1 day later Dec 9, 2024 10:15PM (El Salvador Time) | 7 km (4 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.3 |
1 day later Dec 9, 2024 10:29PM (El Salvador Time) | 9 km (6 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
1 day later Dec 10, 2024 12:11AM (El Salvador Time) | 11 km (7 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.7 |
1 day later Dec 10, 2024 12:21AM (El Salvador Time) | 14 km (9 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
1 day later Dec 10, 2024 12:29AM (El Salvador Time) | 14 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
1 day later Dec 10, 2024 02:10AM (El Salvador Time) | 9 km (5 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
1 day later Dec 10, 2024 02:14AM (El Salvador Time) | 11 km (7 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.4 |
1 day later Dec 10, 2024 02:21AM (El Salvador Time) | 12 km (7 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
1 day later Dec 10, 2024 02:30AM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.0 |
1 day later Dec 10, 2024 02:32AM (El Salvador Time) | 8 km (5 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.9 |
1 day later Dec 10, 2024 02:46AM (El Salvador Time) | 90 km (56 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
1 day later Dec 10, 2024 03:01AM (El Salvador Time) | 8 km (5 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.3 |
1 day later Dec 10, 2024 04:11AM (El Salvador Time) | 8 km (5 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
1 day later Dec 10, 2024 04:30AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
1 day later Dec 10, 2024 04:34AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
1 day later Dec 10, 2024 08:48AM (El Salvador Time) | 34 km (21 mi) S from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.6 |
1 day later Dec 10, 2024 09:12AM (El Salvador Time) | 8 km (5 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 09:53AM (El Salvador Time) | 5 km (2.9 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 10:30AM (El Salvador Time) | 7 km (4 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.6 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 11:28AM (El Salvador Time) | 84 km (52 mi) S from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 12:26PM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.9 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 12:32PM (El Salvador Time) | 9 km (5 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.9 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 02:40PM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 05:26PM (El Salvador Time) | 11 km (7 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 06:16PM (El Salvador Time) | 8 km (5 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.7 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 06:41PM (El Salvador Time) | 15 km (9 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.1 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 06:47PM (El Salvador Time) | 14 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 06:56PM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.4 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 06:57PM (El Salvador Time) | 12 km (8 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.0 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 07:07PM (El Salvador Time) | 14 km (9 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.0 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 07:08PM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 07:45PM (El Salvador Time) | 12 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.2 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 08:49PM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 08:51PM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.2 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 08:53PM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 09:30PM (El Salvador Time) | 12 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.7 |
2 days later Dec 10, 2024 11:04PM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
2 days later Dec 11, 2024 12:14AM (El Salvador Time) | 11 km (7 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
2 days later Dec 11, 2024 12:25AM (El Salvador Time) | 7 km (4 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.1 |
2 days later Dec 11, 2024 12:37AM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.7 |
2 days later Dec 11, 2024 12:41AM (El Salvador Time) | 12 km (8 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.2 |
2 days later Dec 11, 2024 12:43AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
2 days later Dec 11, 2024 03:53AM (El Salvador Time) | 12 km (8 mi) ENE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
2 days later Dec 11, 2024 04:15AM (El Salvador Time) | 14 km (9 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
2 days later Dec 11, 2024 04:17AM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
2 days later Dec 11, 2024 04:22AM (El Salvador Time) | 14 km (9 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
2 days later Dec 11, 2024 04:23AM (El Salvador Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.2 |
2 days later Dec 11, 2024 05:50AM (El Salvador Time) | 12 km (8 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
2 days later Dec 11, 2024 05:53AM (El Salvador Time) | 9 km (5 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.3 |
2 days later Dec 11, 2024 06:35AM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) ENE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
2 days later Dec 11, 2024 06:49AM (El Salvador Time) | 7 km (4 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
2 days later Dec 11, 2024 08:17AM (El Salvador Time) | 8 km (5 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.1 |
3 days later Dec 11, 2024 10:37AM (El Salvador Time) | 77 km (48 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
3 days later Dec 11, 2024 10:50AM (El Salvador Time) | 7 km (4 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.7 |
3 days later Dec 11, 2024 12:12PM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.1 |
3 days later Dec 11, 2024 02:21PM (El Salvador Time) | 11 km (7 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.9 |
3 days later Dec 11, 2024 02:37PM (El Salvador Time) | 11 km (7 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
3 days later Dec 11, 2024 03:54PM (El Salvador Time) | 10 km (6 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
3 days later Dec 11, 2024 05:54PM (El Salvador Time) | 6 km (4 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.6 |
3 days later Dec 11, 2024 07:21PM (El Salvador Time) | 12 km (7 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.8 |
3 days later Dec 11, 2024 08:12PM (El Salvador Time) | 6 km (4 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 2.5 |
3 days later Dec 11, 2024 08:29PM (El Salvador Time) | 7 km (4 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
More earthquakes coming?
Aftershocks are usually at least 1 order of magnitude less strong than main shocks. The more time passes, the smaller the chance and likely strength of any potential aftershocks.
The chance that a significant earthquake like this one is followed by an even larger earthquake is not so large. On average, scientists estimate a 94% chance that a major earthquake will not be followed by an even larger one. It is still adviced to be aware of this risk
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since August 28th, 2024, when a 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit 186 km (116 mi) further west. An even stronger magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck on November 24th, 2016.
In total, 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.6 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 5 months.
Tsunami very unlikely
While MAG-6.5+ earthquakes may cause tsunami's, it appears that the epicenter of this earthquake hit under land. In addition, the reported depth is deeper than 100km, making the risk of a tsunami even less likely. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
---|---|---|---|
Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
This Earthquake | This earthquake appears to have struck on land near a coastal area (1 km from the sea). | Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.6. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 15 km (10 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 12/12/24 02:48 (). This article is automatically generated based on available data. We keep checking multiple sources for additional information. This article gets updated as new details on this earthquake become available.