Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil EL&P Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries 6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Central America By: FOXNews.com July 19, 2023 at 08:33 AM EDT An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 occurred in the Pacific Ocean near El Salvador. No injuries or damage were immediately reported in the capital of San Salvador. A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of El Salvador shook much of Central America from Nicaragua to Guatemala on Tuesday, sending residents in some cities streaming into the streets.The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter was 27 miles south of Intipuca, El Salvador at a depth of 43 miles. That point is outside the Gulf of Fonseca where Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua all share coastline.In El Salvador’s capital, residents ran into the streets as the ground shook, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. When a radio station open its phone lines to residents around the country, there was also no immediate report of victims.MAGNITUDE 7.1 EARTHQUAKE HITS REMOTE PACIFIC, NO TSUNAMI THREATIn the country's Legislative Assembly, lawmakers fled their desks to get out of the building, before returning a short time later to resume the session.The country's Environment Ministry advised that there was no threat of a tsunami.In Nicaragua, the quake was felt strongly in the capital and all along the Pacific coast.Nicaragua Vice President and first lady Rosario Murillo said there were no reported victims immediately in that country. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Central America By: FOXNews.com July 19, 2023 at 08:33 AM EDT An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 occurred in the Pacific Ocean near El Salvador. No injuries or damage were immediately reported in the capital of San Salvador. A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of El Salvador shook much of Central America from Nicaragua to Guatemala on Tuesday, sending residents in some cities streaming into the streets.The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter was 27 miles south of Intipuca, El Salvador at a depth of 43 miles. That point is outside the Gulf of Fonseca where Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua all share coastline.In El Salvador’s capital, residents ran into the streets as the ground shook, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. When a radio station open its phone lines to residents around the country, there was also no immediate report of victims.MAGNITUDE 7.1 EARTHQUAKE HITS REMOTE PACIFIC, NO TSUNAMI THREATIn the country's Legislative Assembly, lawmakers fled their desks to get out of the building, before returning a short time later to resume the session.The country's Environment Ministry advised that there was no threat of a tsunami.In Nicaragua, the quake was felt strongly in the capital and all along the Pacific coast.Nicaragua Vice President and first lady Rosario Murillo said there were no reported victims immediately in that country. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd