Latest earthquakes near La Paz, El Salvador today
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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.
Jul 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
La Paz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2275 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 227 earthquakes per year, or 18 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 2025. A total of 276 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of La Paz that year. The strongest had a 6.2 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 | 2122 | 93.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 135 | 5.93% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.79% |
| 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 Sep 6, 1915 19:24, 71 kilometers (44 mi) south of Zacatecoluca. It is the strongest earthquake near La Paz in the past 126 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.
Earthquakes by city in La Paz
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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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near La Paz on the night of October 20, 2026 at 05:38 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 253km south-east of Zacatecoluca at a depth of 37km 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 evening of September 6, 1915 at 19:24 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 71km north-northwest of Zacatecoluca at a depth of 15km under land. 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, 2275 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Paz. This averages to 228 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
