2001day.year
An earthquake hits El Salvador, killing more than 800.
A powerful earthquake strikes El Salvador, resulting in over 800 fatalities and widespread destruction.
On January 13, 2001, a devastating magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of El Salvador, triggering landslides and collapsing structures.
The tremor caused severe damage in coastal towns and the capital, San Salvador, destroying homes, schools, and hospitals.
More than 800 people lost their lives, with thousands more injured and tens of thousands left homeless.
Emergency services and international aid organizations rushed to assist survivors amid disrupted communications and road networks.
The disaster highlighted the region's vulnerability to seismic events and led to improvements in building codes and emergency preparedness measures.
2001
earthquake
El Salvador