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5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes El Salvador, No Major Damage Reported

Residents evacuated to the streets as the temblor struck near Acajutla, following a similar quake earlier in the week.

  • A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck El Salvador on Thursday morning, with its epicenter located near Acajutla, about 80 kilometers from the capital, San Salvador.
  • The quake prompted residents to evacuate buildings, but no significant damage or casualties have been reported so far, according to officials.
  • El Salvador's Environmental Ministry confirmed there is no tsunami threat due to the earthquake's inland location.
  • This earthquake follows a 6.2-magnitude temblor on Sunday, which also caused no serious damage or fatalities.
  • Authorities are continuing to monitor the affected areas for potential impacts, though initial assessments indicate minimal disruption.
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