M5.2 Earthquake 106 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador — September 30, 2022
2022-09-30 17:32:38 UTC (2022-09-30) · approx. 11:32 AM UTC-6 local
On September 30, 2022 at 17:32 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 106 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador, at a depth of 33.5 km and coordinates 12.2687°, -88.3169°. This earthquake was detected by 261 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-88.3169°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Intipucá, El Salvador?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 106 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador on September 30, 2022 at 17:32 UTC had a depth of 33.5 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.2687°, -88.3169°, which is 106 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ipny). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, September 30, 2022). M5.2 Earthquake 106 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador — September 30, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ipny/