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List of latest earthquakes near El Salvador.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 7, 2024 09:48PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.8 165 km S
from San Miguel
May 7, 2024 04:28PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.1 164 km S
from San Miguel
May 7, 2024 10:21AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.0 234 km SSE
from San Miguel
May 7, 2024 07:31AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.0 296 km W
from Sonsonate
May 7, 2024 03:45AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.9 99 km S
from San Miguel
May 7, 2024 12:55AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 80 km S
from Usulután
May 6, 2024 11:42PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.4 94 km S
from La Unión
May 6, 2024 11:35PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.9 69 km SSW
from San Miguel
May 6, 2024 10:38PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.8 295 km SSE
from La Unión
May 6, 2024 07:15PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.1 289 km W
from Sonsonate
May 6, 2024 05:09PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.6 90 km S
from San Miguel
May 6, 2024 04:45PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.6 257 km SE
from San Miguel
May 6, 2024 10:10AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.3 262 km SE
from San Miguel
May 6, 2024 08:20AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.1 90 km S
from San Miguel
May 6, 2024 08:11AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.0 79 km SSW
from San Miguel
May 6, 2024 07:29AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.9 191 km SE
from San Miguel
May 6, 2024 03:33AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.9 13 km E
from La Unión
May 6, 2024 01:57AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.0 162 km SSE
from San Miguel
May 6, 2024 12:52AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 87 km SE
from La Unión
May 5, 2024 11:52PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.8 246 km SSE
from San Salvador
May 5, 2024 07:31PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.6 100 km SSE
from Usulután
May 5, 2024 07:30PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.3 284 km SSE
from La Unión
May 5, 2024 01:06PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.8 283 km SSE
from La Unión
May 5, 2024 11:02AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.9 95 km SSE
from San Miguel
May 5, 2024 11:00AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.3 181 km SW
from San Salvador

Map of Latest Earthquakes near El Salvador

Recent El Salvador Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near El Salvador. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near El Salvador and elsewhere.

El Salvador Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
316 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.8
May 7, 2024 21:48

Average

A total of 3162 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of El Salvador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 316 earthquakes per year, or 26 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near El Salvador roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near El Salvador in 2014. A total of 378 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of El Salvador that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of El Salvador with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of El Salvador in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near El Salvador during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near El Salvador (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2960 93.61%
Mag. 5 187 5.91%
Mag. 6 14 0.44%
Mag. 7 1 0.03%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near El Salvador

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On Oct 13, 2014 21:51.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jan 13, 2001 11:33.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near El Salvador occurred on Oct 13, 2014 21:51 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 98 kilometers (61 mi) south-southeast of Usulután, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near El Salvador in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 91 kilometers (57 mi) south-southeast of San Salvador. It is the strongest earthquake near El Salvador in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near El Salvador in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from El Salvador.

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List of strongest earthquakes near El Salvador.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 13, 2014 09:51PM
(El Salvador)
M 7.3 98 km SSE
from Usulután
Nov 24, 2016 12:43PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.9 200 km S
from San Salvador
Jun 22, 2017 06:31AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.8 193 km W
from San Salvador
May 30, 2019 03:03AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.6 56 km SSW
from San Salvador
Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.5 77 km S
from San Miguel
Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.5 153 km SSE
from San Miguel
May 17, 2023 05:02PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.4 182 km NW
from Santa Ana
Feb 16, 2022 01:12AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 199 km W
from Santa Ana
May 12, 2017 04:41AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 128 km SW
from San Salvador
Jun 9, 2016 09:25PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.1 151 km ESE
from San Miguel

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Earthquakes by region of El Salvador

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near El Salvador.

When was the last earthquake in El Salvador?

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near El Salvador on the evening of May 7, 2024 at 21:48 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 165km south of San Miguel at a depth of 8km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near El Salvador in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near El Salvador?

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near El Salvador on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 91km south-east of San Salvador at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near El Salvador since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near El Salvador?

In the past 10 years, 3162 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from El Salvador. This averages to 316 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.