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.
Aug 17, 2026 11:02PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 125km from Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Jul 27, 2026 11:35PM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Jul 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Ahuachapán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2823 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 282 earthquakes per year, or 23 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 348 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 | 2655 | 94.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 148 | 5.24% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.71% |
| 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 258 kilometers (160 mi) west-northwest of Ahuachapán, at a depth of 93 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ahuachapán in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 161 kilometers (100 mi) west-northwest of Ahuachapán. It is the strongest earthquake near Ahuachapán in the past 126 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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ahuachapán on the evening of October 12, 2026 at 19:16 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 242km south-east of Ahuachapán at a depth of 25km 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 morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 161km south-east of Ahuachapán at a depth of 60km 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, 2823 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ahuachapán. This averages to 282 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
