Latest earthquakes near Santa Tecla, La Libertad today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Santa Tecla, La Libertad, El Salvador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Santa Tecla? If an earthquake is happening right now near Santa Tecla, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Santa Tecla Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Santa Tecla. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Santa Tecla and elsewhere.
Nov 2, 2024 01:59PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean near Chinandega (Nicaragua).
Oct 25, 2024 08:46AM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Aug 28, 2024 03:57PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near San Salvador (El Salvador) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Santa Tecla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2147 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santa Tecla, La Libertad in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 214 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Santa Tecla roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santa Tecla in 2014. A total of 269 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santa Tecla 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 Santa Tecla in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Santa Tecla 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 | 1987 | 92.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 145 | 6.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Santa Tecla
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santa Tecla 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 Santa Tecla 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 Santa Tecla 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 Santa Tecla, La Libertad 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 Santa Tecla.
Nearest earthquakes from Santa Tecla
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Santa Tecla, La Libertad. 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 Santa Tecla.
When was the last earthquake in Santa Tecla, La Libertad?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Tecla on the evening of November 20, 2024 at 19:27 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 181km south-east of Santa Tecla at a depth of 26km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santa Tecla, La Libertad in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santa Tecla, La Libertad?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Tecla 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 Santa Tecla since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santa Tecla, La Libertad?
In the past 10 years, 2147 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santa Tecla. This averages to 215 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
