February 2001 El Salvador earthquake
| UTC time | 2001-02-13 14:22:05 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 1780618 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | February 13, 2001 |
| Local time | 08:22 |
| Magnitude | Mw 6.6 |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 13°40′N 88°56′W / 13.67°N 88.93°W |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | central El Salvador |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 315 fatalities, 3,399 injuries, 92 missing |
The February 2001 El Salvador earthquake occurred with a magnitude of Mw 6.6 on 13 February at 08:22:05 CTZ (14:22 UTC), with an epicenter located in Cuscatlán Department. At least 315 people were killed, 92 were missing, nearly 3,400 were injured, and extensive damage occurred in multiple departments, with over 61,500 homes damaged or destroyed.