Latest earthquakes near La Libertad, El Salvador today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near La Libertad, El Salvador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in La Libertad? If an earthquake is happening right now near La Libertad, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours ago (Mar 26 07:13PM El Salvador) |
M 2.8 | 201 km SE from Santa Tecla |
| 9 hours ago (Mar 26 01:17PM El Salvador) |
M 3.9 | 110 km SW from Santa Tecla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 05:23PM El Salvador) |
M 2.8 | 201 km SE from Santa Tecla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 04:12PM El Salvador) |
M 3.7 | 184 km SE from Santa Tecla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 11:20AM El Salvador) |
M 3.8 | 128 km SSE from Santa Tecla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 03:57PM El Salvador) |
M 3.1 | 212 km SE from Santa Tecla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 04:00AM El Salvador) |
M 3.3 | 184 km SE from Santa Tecla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 67 km ESE from Santa Tecla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 67 km ESE from Santa Tecla |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 05:04PM El Salvador) |
M 2.9 | 220 km SE from Santa Tecla |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:50AM El Salvador) |
M 3.3 | 154 km SSE from Santa Tecla |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 06:04PM El Salvador) |
M 3.2 | 121 km SSE from Santa Tecla |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 03:51PM El Salvador) |
M 4.0 | 64 km S from Santa Tecla |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 06:03AM El Salvador) |
M 2.9 | 169 km SSE from Santa Tecla |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 02:04AM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 129 km SSE from Santa Tecla |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 05:38PM El Salvador) |
M 3.2 | 276 km SE from Santa Tecla |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 03:07PM El Salvador) |
M 4.3 | 70 km SSW from Santa Tecla |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 11:15AM El Salvador) |
M 3.7 | 258 km SE from Santa Tecla |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 02:15AM El Salvador) |
M 5.0 | 95 km SSE from Santa Tecla |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 10:13PM El Salvador) |
M 3.7 | 118 km SE from Santa Tecla |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 08:20PM El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 85 km WSW from Santa Tecla |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 05:55AM El Salvador) |
M 3.3 | 230 km SE from Santa Tecla |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:56AM El Salvador) |
M 3.5 | 66 km E from Santa Tecla |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:31AM El Salvador) |
M 2.6 | 176 km ESE from Santa Tecla |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 09:06PM El Salvador) |
M 2.9 | 117 km SSE from Santa Tecla |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near La Libertad
Recent La Libertad Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near La Libertad. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near La Libertad 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.
La Libertad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2163 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of La Libertad, El Salvador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 216 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near La Libertad roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near La Libertad in 2019. A total of 246 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of La Libertad that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of La Libertad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near La Libertad 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 | 2002 | 92.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 145 | 6.7% |
| 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 La Libertad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near La Libertad 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-southeast of Santa Tecla, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near La Libertad in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 204 kilometers (127 mi) south-southeast of Santa Tecla. It is the strongest earthquake near La Libertad 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 La Libertad, 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 La Libertad.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2016 12:43PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.9 | 201 km SSE from Santa Tecla |
| Jun 22, 2017 06:31AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.8 | 183 km W from Santa Tecla |
| May 30, 2019 03:03AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.6 | 53 km S from Santa Tecla |
| Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.5 | 230 km SE from Santa Tecla |
| Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.5 | 162 km SE from Santa Tecla |
| May 17, 2023 05:02PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.4 | 229 km NW from Santa Tecla |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 76 km S from Santa Tecla |
| Feb 16, 2022 01:12AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 235 km WNW from Santa Tecla |
| May 12, 2017 04:41AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 119 km SW from Santa Tecla |
| Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 129 km NW from Santa Tecla |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near La Libertad
Earthquakes by city in La Libertad
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in La Libertad, El Salvador.
Use this regional La Libertad earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Antiguo Cuscatlán, Quezaltepeque and La Libertad.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near La Libertad.
When was the last earthquake in La Libertad, El Salvador?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near La Libertad on the evening of March 26, 2025 at 19:13 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 201km south-east of Santa Tecla at a depth of 27km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near La Libertad, El Salvador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near La Libertad, El Salvador?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near La Libertad on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 204km west of Santa Tecla at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near La Libertad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near La Libertad, El Salvador?
In the past 10 years, 2163 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Libertad. This averages to 216 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
