Latest earthquakes near Cuscatlán, El Salvador today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cuscatlán, El Salvador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cuscatlán? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cuscatlán, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour ago (Mar 26 07:13PM El Salvador) |
M 2.8 | 179 km SE from Cojutepeque |
| 7 hours ago (Mar 26 01:17PM El Salvador) |
M 3.9 | 145 km WSW from Cojutepeque |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 05:23PM El Salvador) |
M 2.8 | 178 km SE from Cojutepeque |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 04:12PM El Salvador) |
M 3.7 | 161 km SE from Cojutepeque |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 11:20AM El Salvador) |
M 3.8 | 125 km S from Cojutepeque |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 03:57PM El Salvador) |
M 3.1 | 188 km SE from Cojutepeque |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 04:00AM El Salvador) |
M 3.3 | 160 km SE from Cojutepeque |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 42 km SSE from Cojutepeque |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 42 km SSE from Cojutepeque |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 05:04PM El Salvador) |
M 2.9 | 196 km SE from Cojutepeque |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:50AM El Salvador) |
M 3.3 | 153 km S from Cojutepeque |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 06:04PM El Salvador) |
M 3.2 | 118 km S from Cojutepeque |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 05:43PM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 290 km SE from Cojutepeque |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 03:51PM El Salvador) |
M 4.0 | 78 km SSW from Cojutepeque |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 06:03AM El Salvador) |
M 2.9 | 161 km SSE from Cojutepeque |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 02:04AM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 118 km SSE from Cojutepeque |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 05:38PM El Salvador) |
M 3.2 | 257 km SSE from Cojutepeque |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 03:07PM El Salvador) |
M 4.3 | 97 km SW from Cojutepeque |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 11:15AM El Salvador) |
M 3.7 | 233 km SE from Cojutepeque |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 02:15AM El Salvador) |
M 5.0 | 88 km S from Cojutepeque |
| 6 days ago (Mar 19 10:13PM El Salvador) |
M 3.7 | 102 km SSE from Cojutepeque |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 08:20PM El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 121 km WSW from Cojutepeque |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 05:55AM El Salvador) |
M 3.3 | 206 km SE from Cojutepeque |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:56AM El Salvador) |
M 3.5 | 30 km ESE from Cojutepeque |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:31AM El Salvador) |
M 2.6 | 143 km ESE from Cojutepeque |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Cuscatlán
Recent Cuscatlán Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cuscatlán. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cuscatlán 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.
Cuscatlán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2128 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cuscatlán, El Salvador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 212 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cuscatlán roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cuscatlán in 2023. A total of 240 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cuscatlán that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cuscatlán in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cuscatlán 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 | 1973 | 92.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 138 | 6.48% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.8% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cuscatlán
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cuscatlán occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 201 kilometers (125 mi) south of Cojutepeque, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cuscatlán in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 6, 1915 19:24, 46 kilometers (29 mi) south of Cojutepeque. It is the strongest earthquake near Cuscatlán 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 Cuscatlán, 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 Cuscatlán.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2016 12:43PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.9 | 201 km S from Cojutepeque |
| Jun 22, 2017 06:31AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.8 | 220 km W from Cojutepeque |
| May 30, 2019 03:03AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.6 | 70 km SW from Cojutepeque |
| Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.5 | 210 km SE from Cojutepeque |
| Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.5 | 138 km SE from Cojutepeque |
| May 17, 2023 05:02PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.4 | 254 km NW from Cojutepeque |
| May 12, 2017 04:41AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 151 km SW from Cojutepeque |
| Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 149 km NW from Cojutepeque |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 84 km SSW from Cojutepeque |
| Feb 16, 2022 01:12AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 270 km W from Cojutepeque |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Cuscatlán
Earthquakes by city in Cuscatlán
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Cuscatlán, El Salvador.
Use this regional Cuscatlán earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including San Martín.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cuscatlán.
When was the last earthquake in Cuscatlán, El Salvador?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Cuscatlán on the evening of March 26, 2025 at 19:13 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 179km south-east of Cojutepeque at a depth of 27km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cuscatlán, El Salvador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cuscatlán, El Salvador?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cuscatlán on the evening of September 6, 1915 at 19:24 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 46km north of Cojutepeque at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cuscatlán since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cuscatlán, El Salvador?
In the past 10 years, 2128 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cuscatlán. This averages to 213 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
