An Earthquake M 6.5 Hits Central America, The Vibrations Are Felt In El Salvador To Guatemala

Illustration of the impact of the earthquake. (Pixabay)

JAKARTA - An earthquake with a magnitude (M) of 6.5 occurred off the southern coast of El Salvador on Tuesday, July 18 local time.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake was centered about 43 kilometers (26.8 miles) south of the coastal city of Intipuca with a depth of about 70 kilometers.

Guncangan gempa itu terasa di sejumlah negara kawasan Amerika Tengah.

The earthquake was also felt by a number of neighboring countries such as Honduras, Nicaragua, and Guatemala.

Until now, reports regarding victims and damage caused by the earthquake are still being announced by local authorities.