M 4.6 - 87 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador

December 30, 2007 at 04:45:20 UTC

Depth: 55.60 km (Shallow)

M 4.6

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.6 mb
Depth55.60 km (Shallow)
Location12.5330N, 88.7940W
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance326 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.6 mean?

A magnitude 4.6 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 55.60 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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