Latest earthquakes near Ahuachapán today
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Recent Ahuachapán Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ahuachapán. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ahuachapán and elsewhere.
Nov 28, 2025 02:06PM
On Friday Afternoon a Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck near Quetzaltenango in Guatemala.
Ahuachapán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2708 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ahuachapán in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 270 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ahuachapán roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ahuachapán in 2025. A total of 332 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ahuachapán that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ahuachapán in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ahuachapán 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 | 2542 | 93.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 145 | 5.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 21 | 0.78% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ahuachapán
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ahuachapán occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 246 kilometers (153 mi) south-southeast of Ahuachapán, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ahuachapán in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 142 kilometers (88 mi) south-southeast of Ahuachapán. It is the strongest earthquake near Ahuachapán 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 Ahuachapán 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 Ahuachapán.
Nearest earthquakes from Ahuachapán
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ahuachapán. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ahuachapán.
When was the last earthquake in Ahuachapán?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ahuachapán on the night of December 15, 2025 at 03:35 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 260km south-east of Ahuachapán at a depth of 20km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ahuachapán in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ahuachapán?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ahuachapán on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 142km west of Ahuachapán at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ahuachapán since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ahuachapán?
In the past 10 years, 2708 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ahuachapán. This averages to 271 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
