Latest earthquakes near Cabañas, El Salvador today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cabañas, El Salvador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cabañas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cabañas, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours ago (Mar 26 01:17PM El Salvador) |
M 3.9 | 181 km WSW from Sensuntepeque |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 05:23PM El Salvador) |
M 2.8 | 173 km SSE from Sensuntepeque |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 04:12PM El Salvador) |
M 3.7 | 158 km SSE from Sensuntepeque |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 11:20AM El Salvador) |
M 3.8 | 145 km S from Sensuntepeque |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 03:57PM El Salvador) |
M 3.1 | 183 km SSE from Sensuntepeque |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 04:00AM El Salvador) |
M 3.3 | 156 km SSE from Sensuntepeque |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 54 km S from Sensuntepeque |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 54 km S from Sensuntepeque |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 05:04PM El Salvador) |
M 2.9 | 190 km SSE from Sensuntepeque |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:50AM El Salvador) |
M 3.3 | 172 km S from Sensuntepeque |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 06:04PM El Salvador) |
M 3.2 | 137 km S from Sensuntepeque |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 05:43PM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 286 km SSE from Sensuntepeque |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 03:51PM El Salvador) |
M 4.0 | 110 km SW from Sensuntepeque |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 06:03AM El Salvador) |
M 2.9 | 173 km S from Sensuntepeque |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 02:04AM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 131 km S from Sensuntepeque |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 05:38PM El Salvador) |
M 3.2 | 256 km SSE from Sensuntepeque |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 03:07PM El Salvador) |
M 4.3 | 133 km SW from Sensuntepeque |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 11:15AM El Salvador) |
M 3.7 | 225 km SE from Sensuntepeque |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 02:15AM El Salvador) |
M 5.0 | 107 km SSW from Sensuntepeque |
| 6 days ago (Mar 19 10:13PM El Salvador) |
M 3.7 | 112 km S from Sensuntepeque |
| 6 days ago (Mar 19 08:20PM El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 157 km WSW from Sensuntepeque |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 05:55AM El Salvador) |
M 3.3 | 199 km SSE from Sensuntepeque |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:56AM El Salvador) |
M 3.5 | 29 km S from Sensuntepeque |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:31AM El Salvador) |
M 2.6 | 124 km SE from Sensuntepeque |
| 7 days ago (Mar 18 09:06PM El Salvador) |
M 2.9 | 121 km S from Sensuntepeque |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Cabañas
Recent Cabañas Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cabañas. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cabañas 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.
Cabañas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2041 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cabañas, El Salvador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 204 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cabañas roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cabañas in 2019. A total of 231 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cabañas that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cabañas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cabañas 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 | 1894 | 92.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 130 | 6.37% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.83% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cabañas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cabañas occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 219 kilometers (136 mi) south of Sensuntepeque, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cabañas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 18:16, 275 kilometers (171 mi) south of Sensuntepeque. It is the strongest earthquake near Cabañas 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 Cabañas, 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 Cabañas.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2016 12:43PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.9 | 219 km S from Sensuntepeque |
| Jun 22, 2017 06:31AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.8 | 253 km W from Sensuntepeque |
| May 30, 2019 03:03AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.6 | 104 km SW from Sensuntepeque |
| Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.5 | 133 km SSE from Sensuntepeque |
| Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.5 | 209 km SSE from Sensuntepeque |
| May 17, 2023 05:02PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.4 | 271 km WNW from Sensuntepeque |
| Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 164 km WNW from Sensuntepeque |
| Feb 16, 2022 01:12AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 300 km W from Sensuntepeque |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 82 km SSW from Sensuntepeque |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 113 km SSW from Sensuntepeque |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Cabañas
Earthquakes by city in Cabañas
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Cabañas, El Salvador.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cabañas.
When was the last earthquake in Cabañas, El Salvador?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Cabañas on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 13:17 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 181km west-southwest of Sensuntepeque at a depth of 27km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cabañas, El Salvador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cabañas, El Salvador?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cabañas on the evening of September 1, 1992 at 18:16 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 275km south-southeast of Sensuntepeque at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cabañas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cabañas, El Salvador?
In the past 10 years, 2041 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cabañas. This averages to 204 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
