M4.6 Earthquake 91 km S of Acajutla, El Salvador — March 24, 2021
2021-03-24 12:35:15 UTC (2021-03-24) · approx. 6:35 AM UTC-6 local
On March 24, 2021 at 12:35 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 91 km S of Acajutla, El Salvador, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 12.7650°, -89.7838°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-89.7838°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Acajutla, El Salvador?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 91 km S of Acajutla, El Salvador on March 24, 2021 at 12:35 UTC had a depth of 35.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.7650°, -89.7838°, which is 91 km S of Acajutla, El Salvador.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000dw0t). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, March 24, 2021). M4.6 Earthquake 91 km S of Acajutla, El Salvador — March 24, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000dw0t/