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Latest earthquakes near Sensuntepeque, Cabañas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sensuntepeque, Cabañas, El Salvador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sensuntepeque? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sensuntepeque, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sensuntepeque Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sensuntepeque. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sensuntepeque and elsewhere.
Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM
On Sunday Morning a Strong M6.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near San Salvador (El Salvador).
Dec 8, 2024 09:50PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit near La Unión in El Salvador on Sunday Evening.
Sensuntepeque Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2020 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sensuntepeque, Cabañas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 202 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sensuntepeque roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sensuntepeque in 2019. A total of 231 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sensuntepeque 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 Sensuntepeque in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sensuntepeque 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 | 1874 | 92.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 130 | 6.44% |
| Mag. 6 | 16 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sensuntepeque
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sensuntepeque 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 Sensuntepeque in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 273 kilometers (170 mi) south of Sensuntepeque. It is the strongest earthquake near Sensuntepeque 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 Sensuntepeque, Cabañas 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 Sensuntepeque.
Nearest earthquakes from Sensuntepeque
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sensuntepeque, Cabañas. 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 Sensuntepeque.
When was the last earthquake in Sensuntepeque, Cabañas?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sensuntepeque on the afternoon of January 5, 2025 at 17:29 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 222km east-southeast of Sensuntepeque at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sensuntepeque, Cabañas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sensuntepeque, Cabañas?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sensuntepeque on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 273km west of Sensuntepeque at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sensuntepeque since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sensuntepeque, Cabañas?
In the past 10 years, 2020 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sensuntepeque. This averages to 202 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
