1986 San Salvador earthquake
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The 1986 San Salvador earthquake occurred at 11:49:26 local time on 10 October 1986 with a moment magnitude of 5.7 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The shock caused considerable damage to El Salvador's capital city of San Salvador and surrounding areas, including neighboring Honduras and Guatemala.[4]
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UTC time | 1986-10-10 17:49:26 |
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ISC event | 483349 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 10 October 1986 (1986-10-10) |
Local time | 11:49:26 |
Magnitude | 5.7 Mw[1] |
Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi)[1] |
Epicenter | 13.75°N 89.24°W / 13.75; -89.24[1] |
Type | Strike-slip[2] |
Areas affected | El Salvador Honduras Guatemala |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent)[3] |
Casualties | 1,000–1,500 fatalities[2] 10,000–20,000 injuries[2] |
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