Earthquake Chiapas and Salvador: Magnitude and epicenter

Earthquake in Chiapas and El Salvador
Monitoring the Tremors
No Tsunami Warning Issued

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake shook Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas, on the morning of Sunday, January 5, as reported by the National Seismological Service (SSN).

The earthquake, recorded at 11:18 AM, raised concerns in the region, although it did not trigger a seismic alert.

A few minutes later, a second earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 occurred off the coast of La Paz, El Salvador.

Specifically, it was located 29 kilometers southwest of Playa Costa del Sol.

Earthquake Shakes Two Countries: Mexico and El Salvador

#ElObservatorioInforma preliminary data of the felt earthquake:
Preliminary magnitude: 6.2
Approximate location: Off the coast of La Paz (13.06N,-89.13W)
Date and time: 2025-01-05 | 11:18:47
This information will be updated shortly with revised data on the earthquake.

— Ministry of Environment (@MedioAmbienteSV) January 5, 2025

Both events were felt in neighboring countries such as Guatemala and Nicaragua, raising the alert across the region.

After the tremor in El Salvador, local authorities recorded several aftershocks.

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The first aftershock had a magnitude of 4.0, while the most recent reached 3.8, all located in La Paz.

Despite the magnitude of the earthquakes, the General Directorate of Civil Protection in El Salvador reported that there is no risk of a tsunami in the Pacific.

The Ministry of Transport (VMT) in El Salvador also confirmed that no damage was reported on the road network in the Metropolitan Area of San Salvador.

Through its video surveillance system, authorities confirmed that the road infrastructure remained unaffected.

Meanwhile, the Emergency Operations Center was activated to coordinate any assistance to the public if necessary.

The tremors were also felt in Guatemala and Nicaragua, where some communities reported perceiving the movements.

In response, Mexican consular authorities in these countries recommended that Mexican citizens take precautions.

They also issued contact information to provide consular assistance in case of emergencies.

In Chiapas, social media users shared images of the impact of the earthquake.

At a supermarket in the municipality of Apopa, products fell from the shelves and the aisles were left in disarray.

Salvadorans Capture Video of the 6.3 Earthquake in different parts of the country

Here are the moments of distress experienced today in El Salvador. pic.twitter.com/mjO8KOSby8

—Jose Valdez (@JoseValdezSV) January 5, 2025

Additionally, in other places, broken glass showed the strength of the tremor, although no injuries or significant damage were reported at the moment.

The relative calm regarding structural damage allowed Civil Protection authorities in the region to carry out preliminary assessments without major setbacks.

Despite the intensity of the seismic movements, authorities in the affected countries have responded promptly.

The coordination between emergency agencies, Civil Protection, and the video surveillance system has been crucial in ensuring public safety.

The earthquakes in Central America and southern Mexico serve as a reminder of the importance of being prepared for such events.

Authorities have called for calm, encouraging people to stay informed through official sources and to follow the recommendations of Civil Protection in case of aftershocks or new emergencies.

The Central American region, located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, is known for its high seismic activity.

The events on this Sunday serve as a reminder of the risks posed by this geographic location, where the interaction of tectonic plates causes frequent tremors.