Longest and Strongest

Just before ten o'clock last night El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua were shaken by a 7.4 earthquake which occurred out in the ocean off the coast of El Salvador/Honduras/Nicaragua.  It was more than 164 kilometers (100 miles) from San Salvador, but felt very strong and lasted almost 30 seconds.  

I was outside walking at the time and began to hear the windows rattling, but didn't give it much notice.  After about 5-10 seconds the sound increased and everyone started coming out of their houses.  I turned around and headed back to our house to find Stephen outside, as well.  

There has been one reported death in the country and some damaged property/homes in San Miguel, about 3 hours from where we live (much closer to the epicenter.)  There have been some landslides and a tsunami warning was issued along the coast of El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua.