Magnitude 6.11 earthquake jolts El Salvador, no major damage reported

El Salvador experienced a significant earthquake on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported that the quake measured 6.1 in magnitude and occurred at a depth of 127 kilometers (nearly 79 miles). Such events are common in this region, which lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone known for frequent seismic activity.

Details of the earthquake

The tremor's depth suggests it was a deep-focus earthquake, meaning it occurred far beneath the Earth's surface. These types of earthquakes often cause less surface damage than shallow ones, but they can still be widely felt across large areas. The GFZ, a leading institution in monitoring global seismic activity, provided these initial details.

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Authorities in El Salvador are likely assessing any potential damage, though deep-focus quakes like this one typically have less direct impact. However, residents may have experienced strong shaking, depending on their proximity to the epicenter.