Latest earthquakes near Zacatecoluca, La Paz today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zacatecoluca, La Paz, El Salvador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zacatecoluca? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zacatecoluca, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 6 hours ago (Mar 30 02:17PM El Salvador) |
M 3.2 | 279 km SSE from Zacatecoluca |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 29 11:56PM El Salvador) |
M 3.0 | 185 km ESE from Zacatecoluca |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 29 11:33PM El Salvador) |
M 2.6 | 172 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 08:37PM El Salvador) |
M 2.9 | 182 km SSE from Zacatecoluca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 07:53PM El Salvador) |
M 2.5 | 184 km ESE from Zacatecoluca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 06:39PM El Salvador) |
M 3.1 | 186 km SSE from Zacatecoluca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 01:59PM El Salvador) |
M 3.1 | 134 km SSE from Zacatecoluca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 01:26PM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 177 km SSE from Zacatecoluca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 10:42AM El Salvador) |
M 3.3 | 262 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 05:51AM El Salvador) |
M 2.9 | 154 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 11:22PM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 114 km SSE from Zacatecoluca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 06:01PM El Salvador) |
M 3.8 | 92 km WSW from Zacatecoluca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 05:43PM El Salvador) |
M 3.6 | 85 km SSE from Zacatecoluca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 05:28PM El Salvador) |
M 3.4 | 81 km SSE from Zacatecoluca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 03:18PM El Salvador) |
M 3.3 | 98 km SSE from Zacatecoluca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 10:57AM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 184 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 05:45AM El Salvador) |
M 3.1 | 209 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 01:23AM El Salvador) |
M 3.1 | 166 km SSE from Zacatecoluca |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 03:24PM El Salvador) |
M 3.8 | 142 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 03:15PM El Salvador) |
M 4.0 | 277 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 12:01AM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 153 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 07:13PM El Salvador) |
M 2.8 | 156 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 01:17PM El Salvador) |
M 3.9 | 143 km WSW from Zacatecoluca |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 05:23PM El Salvador) |
M 2.8 | 155 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 04:12PM El Salvador) |
M 3.7 | 138 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Zacatecoluca
Recent Zacatecoluca Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Zacatecoluca. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Zacatecoluca 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.
Zacatecoluca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2149 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zacatecoluca, La Paz 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 Zacatecoluca roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zacatecoluca in 2023. A total of 240 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zacatecoluca 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 Zacatecoluca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Zacatecoluca 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 | 1991 | 92.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 140 | 6.51% |
| 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 Zacatecoluca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zacatecoluca 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 Zacatecoluca 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 Zacatecoluca 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 Zacatecoluca, La Paz 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 Zacatecoluca.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apr 21, 2022 01:42AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.6 | 299 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| May 30, 2019 03:03AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.6 | 58 km SW from Zacatecoluca |
| Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.5 | 115 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.5 | 186 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| May 17, 2023 05:02PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.4 | 275 km NW from Zacatecoluca |
| 84 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 65 km SSW from Zacatecoluca |
| Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 171 km NW from Zacatecoluca |
| May 12, 2017 04:41AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 145 km WSW from Zacatecoluca |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Zacatecoluca
Nearest earthquakes from Zacatecoluca
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zacatecoluca, La Paz. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 19 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 19 km SE from Zacatecoluca |
| Jan 29, 2024 03:38PM (El Salvador) |
M 4.5 | 23 km ENE from Zacatecoluca |
| Jun 26, 2020 01:41AM (El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 24 km N from Zacatecoluca |
| Jul 28, 2018 02:46PM (El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 23 km ESE from Zacatecoluca |
| May 22, 2022 10:17PM (El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 23 km ENE from Zacatecoluca |
| Nov 7, 2022 05:42AM (El Salvador) |
M 4.3 | 28 km NW from Zacatecoluca |
| Sep 9, 2016 12:54AM (El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 28 km WSW from Zacatecoluca |
| Nov 29, 2022 05:09AM (El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 30 km W from Zacatecoluca |
| Feb 13, 2022 01:51AM (El Salvador) |
M 4.0 | 30 km SW from Zacatecoluca |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Zacatecoluca
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zacatecoluca.
When was the last earthquake in Zacatecoluca, La Paz?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Zacatecoluca on the afternoon of March 30, 2025 at 14:17 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 279km south-southeast of Zacatecoluca at a depth of 3km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zacatecoluca, La Paz in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zacatecoluca, La Paz?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Zacatecoluca 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 Zacatecoluca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zacatecoluca, La Paz?
In the past 10 years, 2149 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zacatecoluca. This averages to 215 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
