1951 El Salvador earthquake
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On 6 May 1951 EL Salvador was struck by an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9–6.2 Ms at 23:03 UTC (17:03 local time). This was the first in a sequence that affected the area around Jucuapa over a period of a few days.[3] The maximum felt intensity was VIII (Severe) on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale[1] and it led to between 400 and 1,100 deaths.[2]
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UTC time | 1951-05-06 23:03:32 |
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ISC event | 894318 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 6 May 1951 |
Local time | 17:03 CST |
Magnitude | 5.9–6.2 Ms |
Depth | 96.0 km (60 mi) or upper crust depth |
Epicenter | 13.41°N 88.26°W / 13.41; -88.26 |
Type | Strike-slip |
Areas affected | El Salvador |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe)[1] |
Casualties | 400–1,100 dead, 4,000 injured[2] |
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