1965 San Salvador earthquake
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The 1965 San Salvador earthquake occurred at 04:01 in the morning on May 3, 1965. It had a moment magnitude of 5.9 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). The shock caused severe damage to El Salvador's capital city, San Salvador. The town of Ilopango, Soyapango, and Delgado was also hard hit. The earthquake was the most destructive to affect the city prior to the 1986 earthquake.[2]
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UTC time | 1965-05-03 10:01:38 |
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ISC event | 856602 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | May 3, 1965 (1965-05-03) |
Local time | 04:01 CST |
Magnitude | 5.9 Mw[1] |
Depth | 15.0 km (9.3 mi) |
Epicenter | 13.683°N 89.070°W / 13.683; -89.070 |
Areas affected | El Salvador |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
Casualties | 125 dead, 500 injured |
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