Latest earthquakes near La Paz, El Salvador today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near La Paz, El Salvador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in La Paz? If an earthquake is happening right now near La Paz, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours ago (Mar 26 01:17PM El Salvador) |
M 3.9 | 143 km WSW from Zacatecoluca |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 25 05:23PM El Salvador) |
M 2.8 | 155 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 04:12PM El Salvador) |
M 3.7 | 138 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 11:20AM El Salvador) |
M 3.8 | 101 km S from Zacatecoluca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 03:57PM El Salvador) |
M 3.1 | 166 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 04:00AM El Salvador) |
M 3.3 | 138 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 19 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 19 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 05:04PM El Salvador) |
M 2.9 | 174 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:50AM El Salvador) |
M 3.3 | 129 km S from Zacatecoluca |
| 3 days ago (Mar 22 06:04PM El Salvador) |
M 3.2 | 93 km S from Zacatecoluca |
| 3 days ago (Mar 22 05:43PM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 267 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 03:51PM El Salvador) |
M 4.0 | 63 km SW from Zacatecoluca |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 06:03AM El Salvador) |
M 2.9 | 136 km SSE from Zacatecoluca |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 02:04AM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 93 km SSE from Zacatecoluca |
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 05:38PM El Salvador) |
M 3.2 | 233 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 03:07PM El Salvador) |
M 4.3 | 89 km WSW from Zacatecoluca |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 11:15AM El Salvador) |
M 3.7 | 211 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 02:15AM El Salvador) |
M 5.0 | 63 km S from Zacatecoluca |
| 6 days ago (Mar 19 10:13PM El Salvador) |
M 3.7 | 77 km SSE from Zacatecoluca |
| 6 days ago (Mar 19 08:20PM El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 121 km W from Zacatecoluca |
| 6 days ago (Mar 19 05:14PM El Salvador) |
M 2.9 | 286 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 05:55AM El Salvador) |
M 3.3 | 184 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:56AM El Salvador) |
M 3.5 | 24 km ENE from Zacatecoluca |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:31AM El Salvador) |
M 2.6 | 128 km ESE from Zacatecoluca |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near La Paz
Recent La Paz Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near La Paz. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near La Paz 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 Paz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of La Paz, El Salvador 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 La Paz roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near La Paz in 2023. A total of 240 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of La Paz that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of La Paz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near La Paz 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 | 1990 | 92.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 140 | 6.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.84% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near La Paz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near La Paz occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 177 kilometers (110 mi) south of Zacatecoluca, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near La Paz in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 251 kilometers (156 mi) south of Zacatecoluca. It is the strongest earthquake near La Paz 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 Paz, 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 Paz.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2016 12:43PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.9 | 177 km S from Zacatecoluca |
| Jun 22, 2017 06:31AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.8 | 229 km W from Zacatecoluca |
| May 30, 2019 03:03AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.6 | 58 km SW from Zacatecoluca |
| Apr 21, 2022 01:42AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.6 | 299 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.5 | 186 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.5 | 115 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| May 17, 2023 05:02PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.4 | 275 km NW from Zacatecoluca |
| Feb 16, 2022 01:12AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 283 km WNW from Zacatecoluca |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 35 km SSW from Zacatecoluca |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 65 km SSW from Zacatecoluca |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near La Paz
Earthquakes by city in La Paz
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in La Paz, El Salvador.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near La Paz.
When was the last earthquake in La Paz, El Salvador?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near La Paz on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 13:17 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 143km west-southwest of Zacatecoluca at a depth of 27km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near La Paz, El Salvador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near La Paz, El Salvador?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near La Paz on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 251km west of Zacatecoluca at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near La Paz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near La Paz, El Salvador?
In the past 10 years, 2148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Paz. This averages to 215 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
