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.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 07:13 AM 13 August 2026
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.
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