February 2001 El Salvador earthquake

February 2001 El Salvador earthquake
Date February 13, 2001 (2001-02-13)
Magnitude 6.6 Mw
Depth 10 km (6.2 mi)
Epicenter 13°40′N 88°56′W / 13.67°N 88.93°W / 13.67; -88.93Coordinates: 13°40′N 88°56′W / 13.67°N 88.93°W / 13.67; -88.93
Areas affected El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Casualties 315 fatalities

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 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.[1] 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.

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.proteccioncivil.gob.sv/zonadescargas/Terremoto%20Febrero%20de%202001%20-%20Final.pdf
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