M5.0 Earthquake 110 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador — November 1, 2022
2022-11-01 13:35:39 UTC (2022-11-01) · approx. 7:35 AM UTC-6 local
On November 1, 2022 at 13:35 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 110 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 12.4505°, -89.1116°. This earthquake was detected by 83 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-89.1116°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 110 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador on November 1, 2022 at 13:35 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.4505°, -89.1116°, which is 110 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ilpg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, November 1, 2022). M5.0 Earthquake 110 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador — November 1, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ilpg/