Latest earthquakes near Cuscatlán, El Salvador today

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List of latest earthquakes near Cuscatlán.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 20, 2025 02:14AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.6 116 km ESE
from Cojutepeque
May 20, 2025 01:33AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.3 116 km ESE
from Cojutepeque
May 19, 2025 10:41PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.3 200 km SE
from Cojutepeque
May 19, 2025 04:34PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.4 182 km SSW
from Cojutepeque
May 18, 2025 04:36PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.8 151 km SE
from Cojutepeque
May 18, 2025 04:10PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.2 244 km SSE
from Cojutepeque
May 18, 2025 07:02AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 249 km SE
from Cojutepeque
May 17, 2025 11:52PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.0 101 km SSE
from Cojutepeque
May 17, 2025 10:15PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.9 108 km SSE
from Cojutepeque
May 17, 2025 12:29PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.8 116 km ESE
from Cojutepeque
May 17, 2025 01:12AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 262 km SE
from Cojutepeque
May 16, 2025 11:52PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.1 104 km SSE
from Cojutepeque
May 16, 2025 10:40PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.9 191 km S
from Cojutepeque
May 16, 2025 04:50PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.9 111 km S
from Cojutepeque
May 15, 2025 05:56AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.0 156 km SE
from Cojutepeque
May 15, 2025 12:45AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.7 275 km SE
from Cojutepeque
May 14, 2025 11:17PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.8 110 km SSE
from Cojutepeque
May 14, 2025 07:12PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 288 km SE
from Cojutepeque
May 14, 2025 04:39PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.0 78 km S
from Cojutepeque
May 14, 2025 10:19AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.7 143 km SE
from Cojutepeque
May 13, 2025 09:44PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.6 130 km WSW
from Cojutepeque
May 13, 2025 10:45AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.6 184 km SE
from Cojutepeque
May 13, 2025 01:45AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 78 km SW
from Cojutepeque
May 13, 2025 12:39AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 168 km SE
from Cojutepeque
May 12, 2025 11:26PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.6 223 km SE
from Cojutepeque

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Cuscatlán

Cuscatlán Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
212 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
May 20, 2025 02:14

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Cuscatlán with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Cuscatlán (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Nov 24, 2016 12:43.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Sep 1, 1992 18:16.

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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 149 km NW
from Cojutepeque
May 12, 2017 04:41AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 151 km SW
from Cojutepeque
Feb 16, 2022 01:12AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 270 km W
from Cojutepeque
Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 84 km SSW
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 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.