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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes off coast of El Salvador

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit off El Salvador's coast, 69 km from Chirilagua at 56.8 km depth, with no reports of casualties or major damage.

Anadolu Agency WORLD
Published August 13,2026 07:13 AM
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A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off the coast of El Salvador on Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake struck 69 kilometers (42.8 miles) south-southwest of Chirilagua, USGS said.

It occurred at a depth of 56.8 kilometers (35.2 miles).

There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.