QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem876400
USGS iscgem876400
12 Apr 1961, 23:20
19 km W of Jiquilisco, El Salvador
A magnitude 6 mw earthquake at 65 km depth.
Published location
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13.310000, -88.760000
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Event ID
iscgem876400
Coordinates
13.31, -88.76
Network
iscgem
Significance
561