Latest earthquakes near La Libertad, El Salvador today
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La Libertad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2160 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 | 2004 | 92.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 140 | 6.48% |
| 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.
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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near La Libertad on the night of May 20, 2025 at 02:14 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 150km east-southeast of Santa Tecla at a depth of 6km under land. 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, 2160 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.
