A strong earthquake is felt in different parts of El Salvador News from El Salvador

So far there are no reports of damage or casualties.

A strong short-term earthquake was perceived at 10: oo this morning in different parts of El Salvador, so far there are no reports of damage or casualties.

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According to the Ministry of Environment, the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.1, its origin being located off the coast of La Libertad. 48 km south of Mizata Beach. The depth was about 26 kilometers.

On January 15, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck El Salvador. According to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Marn), this took place at 11:09 am

El Marn pointed out that the epicenter took place off the coast of San Vicente, 42 kilometers south of the mouth of the Lempa River.

Social media users point out that it has been felt in various departments of the country, including Sonsonate, San Miguel, Usulután, San Salvador and Cuscatlán.

The quake occurred minutes after another quake was recorded off the coast of Guatemala, which had a magnitude of 5.9 degrees and occurred at 10:10, the United States Geological Survey added.

The epicenter was located 47 kilometers southwest of Champeric and 162 kilometers from Guatemala City, with a depth of 58 kilometers.

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