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Latest earthquakes near Chalatenango today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chalatenango, El Salvador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chalatenango? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chalatenango, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Chalatenango Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chalatenango. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chalatenango and elsewhere.
Jul 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Jun 26, 2026 05:57AM
On Friday Night a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck near Managua in Nicaragua.
Chalatenango Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chalatenango in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 214 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chalatenango roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chalatenango in 2025. A total of 271 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chalatenango 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 Chalatenango in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chalatenango 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 | 2006 | 93.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 126 | 5.87% |
| Mag. 6 | 16 | 0.74% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chalatenango
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chalatenango occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 236 kilometers (147 mi) south of Chalatenango, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chalatenango in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 241 kilometers (150 mi) south of Chalatenango. It is the strongest earthquake near Chalatenango 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 Chalatenango 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 Chalatenango.
Nearest earthquakes from Chalatenango
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chalatenango. 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 Chalatenango.
When was the last earthquake in Chalatenango?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chalatenango on the morning of July 17, 2026 at 08:48 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 432km west of Chalatenango at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chalatenango in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chalatenango?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chalatenango on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 241km west of Chalatenango at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chalatenango since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chalatenango?
In the past 10 years, 2148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chalatenango. This averages to 215 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
