A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck El Salvador on Sunday, with its epicenter off the coast of La Paz, 29 kilometers southwest of Costa del Sol and 50 kilometers from the capital. The quake occurred at a depth of 33 kilometers, according to initial reports from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN).
Authorities quickly ruled out the possibility of a tsunami following the earthquake, which hit at 11:18 local time.
President Nayib Bukele shared details of the earthquake and its magnitude on his X account, urging the public to stay calm and remain prepared for aftershocks, with six recorded so far.
“After this morning’s strong earthquake, we have been receiving reports from all sectors of our country: roads, bridges, retaining walls, slopes, hydroelectric dams, rivers, lakes, volcanoes, public buildings, homes, hospitals, clinics, markets, shops, factories, tourist centers, historic centers, parks, beaches, ports, airports, military bases, police stations and schools,” Bukele said on social media.
“Apparently, there are no lives lost or injured people, and there is no significant material damage reported. We will continue to monitor the situation,” Bukele added.
Authorities have reported no significant damage to people or structures so far, with most assistance directed toward individuals who experienced nervous breakdowns, particularly at an evangelical Christian church in the capital.
