Latest earthquakes near Cuscatlán, El Salvador today
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Cuscatlán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2127 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 | 1976 | 92.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 134 | 6.3% |
| 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 1, 1992 18:16, 279 kilometers (173 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.
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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Cuscatlán on the night of May 20, 2025 at 02:14 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 116km east-southeast of Cojutepeque at a depth of 6km under land. 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 1, 1992 at 18:16 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 279km south-east of Cojutepeque at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 2127 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.
