Latest earthquakes near Cojutepeque, Cuscatlán today
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Recent Cojutepeque Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cojutepeque. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cojutepeque and elsewhere.
Dec 8, 2024 09:50PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit near La Unión in El Salvador on Sunday Evening.
Cojutepeque Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2091 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cojutepeque, Cuscatlán in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 209 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cojutepeque roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cojutepeque in 2014. A total of 259 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cojutepeque that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cojutepeque in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cojutepeque 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 | 1939 | 92.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 137 | 6.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.72% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cojutepeque
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cojutepeque 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 Cojutepeque in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 80 kilometers (50 mi) south of Cojutepeque. It is the strongest earthquake near Cojutepeque in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cojutepeque, Cuscatlán 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 Cojutepeque.
Nearest earthquakes from Cojutepeque
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cojutepeque, Cuscatlán. 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 Cojutepeque.
When was the last earthquake in Cojutepeque, Cuscatlán?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Cojutepeque on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 14:05 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 116km east-southeast of Cojutepeque at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cojutepeque, Cuscatlán in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cojutepeque, Cuscatlán?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cojutepeque on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 80km south-southeast of Cojutepeque at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cojutepeque since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cojutepeque, Cuscatlán?
In the past 10 years, 2091 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cojutepeque. This averages to 209 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
