According to information from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, the earthquakes were recorded a few minutes apart.
Two strong earthquakes were felt in the early hours of this Wednesday, both movements originated off the coast, in the paracentral area of El Salvador.
According to information from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, the earthquakes were recorded a few minutes apart.
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The first had magnitude 4.7, And was recorded at 2:42 a.m., originated 61 miles west of the mouth of the Lempa River, its depth was 20 miles.
The other quake was magnitude 5.6, happen at 02:47, the epicenter was off the coast of La Paz, 34 km southwest of Jaltepeque estuary, its depth was 43 kilometers.
The latter was longer and more violent.
Our audiences, located throughout the territory, reported having perceived at least one of the movements.
From the direction of Civil Protection it was said that there was “no incident caused by the sensitive earthquakes this morning.”
In addition, the institution reminded the public of the emergency numbers in the event of any eventuality.
Less than a month ago, another earthquake was recorded near the mouth of the Lempa River.
It happened on January 15, the magnitude was 4.9 degrees, it occurred at 11:09
Marin noted that the epicenter took place off the coast of St. Vincent, 42 miles south of the mouth of the Lempa River.
Users on social media point out that he was heard in several country departments, including Sonsonate, San Miguel, Usulután, San Salvador and Cuscatlán.