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5.5 magnitude earthquake shakes El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua

An earthquake was registered on Wednesday off the coast of Usulután with no reported damage or casualties.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A 5.5 magnitude earthquake occurred on Wednesday off the coast of Usulután, El Salvador, and was felt in Honduras and Nicaragua. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) and local observatories reported that there were no casualties or material damage following the tremor.

According to authorities, the seismic event did not generate negative consequences in the region. The magnitude was reported slightly differently by various sources, although information agrees that there were no significant impacts. Infobae reported a magnitude of 5.7, while other sources confirmed 5.5.

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