Latest earthquakes near Santa Tecla, La Libertad today

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List of latest earthquakes near Santa Tecla.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 9, 2024 08:31PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.2 230 km SE
from Santa Tecla
Nov 9, 2024 01:31AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.0 269 km SE
from Santa Tecla
Nov 8, 2024 10:57PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.5 55 km SW
from Santa Tecla
Nov 8, 2024 05:34PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.4 275 km SE
from Santa Tecla
Nov 8, 2024 12:15PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.2 284 km W
from Santa Tecla
Nov 8, 2024 05:00AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.7 201 km SE
from Santa Tecla
Nov 7, 2024 07:50PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.6 243 km SE
from Santa Tecla
Nov 7, 2024 07:21PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.7 191 km SE
from Santa Tecla
Nov 7, 2024 04:35PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 228 km SE
from Santa Tecla
Nov 7, 2024 06:47AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.3 154 km W
from Santa Tecla
Nov 7, 2024 02:27AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.0 167 km SE
from Santa Tecla
Nov 7, 2024 01:05AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 129 km SSE
from Santa Tecla
Nov 6, 2024 08:54AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 179 km SE
from Santa Tecla
Nov 6, 2024 02:36AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.8 198 km SE
from Santa Tecla
Nov 5, 2024 07:42PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.3 243 km SE
from Santa Tecla
Nov 5, 2024 07:36PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.1 233 km SSE
from Santa Tecla
Nov 5, 2024 02:55PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.8 123 km SE
from Santa Tecla
Nov 4, 2024 10:47PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.9 223 km SE
from Santa Tecla
Nov 4, 2024 12:35PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.2 129 km WSW
from Santa Tecla
Nov 4, 2024 08:32AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 259 km SE
from Santa Tecla
Nov 4, 2024 03:12AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.6 192 km SE
from Santa Tecla
Nov 4, 2024 02:58AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 147 km SE
from Santa Tecla
Nov 3, 2024 11:37PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.4 160 km W
from Santa Tecla
Nov 3, 2024 08:36PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.2 290 km ESE
from Santa Tecla
Nov 3, 2024 05:16PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.7 62 km S
from Santa Tecla

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Santa Tecla

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.

Santa Tecla Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
215 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.2
Nov 9, 2024 20:31

Average

A total of 2155 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 215 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Santa Tecla (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1994 92.53%
Mag. 5 146 6.77%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Nov 24, 2016 12:43.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Sep 6, 1915 19:24.

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 Sep 6, 1915 19:24, 58 kilometers (36 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Santa Tecla.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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
May 12, 2017 04:41AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 119 km SW
from Santa Tecla
Feb 16, 2022 01:12AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 235 km WNW
from Santa Tecla
Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 129 km NW
from Santa Tecla
Jan 26, 2024 11:52PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.1 151 km WNW
from Santa Tecla

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Santa Tecla.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 29, 2019 06:56AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.1 8 km NW
from Santa Tecla
Apr 10, 2017 05:52PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.2 12 km NE
from Santa Tecla
Aug 3, 2022 12:53AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.0 12 km ENE
from Santa Tecla
Dec 7, 2017 10:03AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.4 16 km NE
from Santa Tecla
Apr 10, 2017 05:53PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.8 17 km NE
from Santa Tecla
Dec 4, 2022 04:06PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.4 17 km SSW
from Santa Tecla
Jan 11, 2018 12:19PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.2 22 km NE
from Santa Tecla
May 25, 2019 04:00PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.0 23 km SW
from Santa Tecla
Jan 17, 2021 10:04PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.2 23 km S
from Santa Tecla
Sep 21, 2015 03:20AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.3 25 km SSW
from Santa Tecla

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Santa Tecla

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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Tecla on the evening of November 9, 2024 at 20:31 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 230km south-east of Santa Tecla at a depth of 57km 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 evening of September 6, 1915 at 19:24 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 58km north-northeast of Santa Tecla at a depth of 15km under land. 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, 2155 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santa Tecla. This averages to 216 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.