1986 San Salvador earthquake
| UTC time | 1986-10-10 17:49:26 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 483349 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 10 October 1986 |
| Local time | 11:49:26 |
| Magnitude | 5.7 Mw |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 13°45′N 89°14′W / 13.75°N 89.24°W |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | El Salvador Honduras Guatemala |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 1,000–1,500 fatalities 10,000–20,000 injuries |
The 1986 San Salvador earthquake occurred at 11:49:26 local time on 10 October 1986 with a moment magnitude of 5.7 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The shock caused considerable damage to El Salvador's capital city of San Salvador and surrounding areas, including neighboring Honduras and Guatemala.