M4.6 Earthquake 113 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador — December 23, 2024
2024-12-23 17:13:33 UTC (2024-12-23) · approx. 11:13 AM UTC-6 local
On December 23, 2024 at 17:13 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 113 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 12.7911°, -90.4758°. This earthquake was detected by 49 seismic stations with moderate location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
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
-90.4758°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 113 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador on December 23, 2024 at 17:13 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.7911°, -90.4758°, which is 113 km SW 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: us6000pfba). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 23, 2024). M4.6 Earthquake 113 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador — December 23, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000pfba/