Latest earthquakes near El Salvador today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country El Salvador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in El Salvador? If an earthquake is happening right now near El Salvador, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours ago (Apr 21 06:05AM El Salvador) |
M 2.8 | 72 km SSW from San Miguel |
| 20 hours ago (Apr 20 12:15PM El Salvador) |
M 3.6 | 295 km W from Sonsonate |
| 1 day ago (Apr 19 05:02PM El Salvador) |
M 3.6 | 145 km S from San Miguel |
| 1 day ago (Apr 19 04:48PM El Salvador) |
M 3.5 | 282 km SSE from San Miguel |
| 1 day ago (Apr 19 02:36PM El Salvador) |
M 3.2 | 66 km SE from La Unión |
| 1 day ago (Apr 19 12:41PM El Salvador) |
M 4.3 | 282 km W from Santa Ana |
| 2 days ago (Apr 19 06:33AM El Salvador) |
M 3.4 | 265 km SE from La Unión |
| 2 days ago (Apr 19 02:43AM El Salvador) |
M 4.3 | 291 km W from San Salvador |
| 2 days ago (Apr 19 02:11AM El Salvador) |
M 3.0 | 175 km SE from San Miguel |
| 2 days ago (Apr 19 12:22AM El Salvador) |
M 3.0 | 168 km S from San Salvador |
| 2 days ago (Apr 18 10:43PM El Salvador) |
M 2.9 | 272 km SE from La Unión |
| 2 days ago (Apr 18 09:17PM El Salvador) |
M 4.4 | 300 km WNW from Sonsonate |
| 2 days ago (Apr 18 03:46PM El Salvador) |
M 3.9 | 290 km W from Ahuachapán |
| 2 days ago (Apr 18 02:54PM El Salvador) |
M 2.6 | 180 km SSE from San Miguel |
| 3 days ago (Apr 18 08:35AM El Salvador) |
M 3.9 | 97 km S from La Unión |
| 3 days ago (Apr 18 08:33AM El Salvador) |
M 4.0 | 262 km W from Santa Ana |
| 3 days ago (Apr 18 02:53AM El Salvador) |
M 3.8 | 256 km SE from San Miguel |
| 3 days ago (Apr 18 02:28AM El Salvador) |
M 2.8 | 133 km SSE from San Miguel |
| 3 days ago (Apr 18 01:43AM El Salvador) |
M 2.6 | 167 km E from San Miguel |
| 3 days ago (Apr 17 09:20AM El Salvador) |
M 3.8 | 283 km S from San Miguel |
| 4 days ago (Apr 17 08:24AM El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 100 km SSE from San Salvador |
| 4 days ago (Apr 17 01:32AM El Salvador) |
M 3.0 | 189 km SE from San Salvador |
| 4 days ago (Apr 16 08:07PM El Salvador) |
M 3.1 | 189 km SE from San Salvador |
| 4 days ago (Apr 16 10:48AM El Salvador) |
M 3.8 | 136 km WSW from San Salvador |
| 5 days ago (Apr 16 04:23AM El Salvador) |
M 4.0 | 285 km WNW from Ahuachapán |
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.
Feb 5, 2025 01:01AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 136km from Guatemala City (Guatemala) on Wednesday Night.
El Salvador Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3216 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 321 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 2021. A total of 369 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of El Salvador that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
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 7 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 3017 | 93.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 182 | 5.66% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.53% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near El Salvador
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near El Salvador occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 200 kilometers (124 mi) south of San Salvador, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near El Salvador in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 18:16, 295 kilometers (183 mi) south of San Salvador. It is the strongest earthquake near El Salvador in the past 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 77 km S from San Salvador |
| Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 83 km NNW from Santa Ana |
| Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 58 km SSE from San Salvador |
| May 12, 2017 04:41AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 128 km SW from San Salvador |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near El Salvador
Earthquakes by region of El Salvador
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in El Salvador.
- Ahuachapán
- Cabañas
- Chalatenango
- Cuscatlán
- La Libertad
- La Paz
- La Unión
- Morazán
- San Miguel
- San Salvador
- San Vicente
- Santa Ana
- Sonsonate
- Usulután
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 morning of April 21, 2025 at 06:05 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 72km south-southwest of San Miguel at a depth of 90km 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 evening of September 1, 1992 at 18:16 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 295km south-east of San Salvador at a depth of 45km 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, 3216 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from El Salvador. This averages to 322 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
