M 4.3 - 38 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador

December 30, 2014 at 22:03:07 UTC

Depth: 50.10 km (Shallow)

M 4.3

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

2

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.3 mb
Depth50.10 km (Shallow)
Location13.1390N, 89.2760W
Community IntensityIII (Weak)
Felt Reports (DYFI)2 people
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance285 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.3 mean?

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 50.10 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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