2012 El Salvador earthquake
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An earthquake occurred on 26 August 2012 at 22:37 local time (Central Standard Time). The earthquake located off the coast of El Salvador measured 7.3 on the moment magnitude scale (Mw) and had a focal depth of 16.0 kilometres (10 mi).[1] No deaths were reported, however more than 40 people were injured when they were caught in a tsunami generated by the earthquake. Waves from the tsunami were unusually large for an earthquake of this size. The large waves were attributed to the earthquake's unique rupture characteristic.[4] In addition to the absence of fatalities, damage caused by the earthquake and tsunami was minimal as a result of the sparse population around the affected region and the slow rupture characteristic of the event.
UTC time | 2012-08-27 04:37:19 |
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ISC event | 601626911 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 26 August 2012 |
Local time | 22:37 CST |
Magnitude | 7.3 Mw [1] |
Depth | 16.0 km (10 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 12.139°N 88.590°W / 12.139; -88.590 |
Type | Thrust |
Areas affected | El Salvador and Nicaragua |
Max. intensity | MMI II (Weak) [2] |
Tsunami | 6.3 m (21 ft) [3] |
Foreshocks | Yes |
Aftershocks | Yes |
Casualties | >40 injured |