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.
Feb 5, 2025 01:01AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 136km from Guatemala City (Guatemala) on Wednesday Night.
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
Ahuachapán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2615 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 261 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ahuachapán roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ahuachapán in 2019. A total of 329 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ahuachapán that year. The strongest had a 6.7 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 | 2449 | 93.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 146 | 5.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.76% |
| 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 Jun 14, 2017 01:29 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) west-northwest of Ahuachapán, at a depth of 120 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) west-northwest 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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ahuachapán on the afternoon of March 24, 2025 at 15:57 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 277km south-east of Ahuachapán at a depth of 35km 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, 2615 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ahuachapán. This averages to 262 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
