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.
Zacatecoluca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2250 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 225 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Zacatecoluca roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zacatecoluca in 2025. A total of 276 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zacatecoluca 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 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 | 2093 | 93.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 138 | 6.13% |
| Mag. 6 | 19 | 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 126 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.
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.
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 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Zacatecoluca on the morning of May 31, 2026 at 09:04 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 180km south of Zacatecoluca at a depth of 5km 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, 2250 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zacatecoluca. This averages to 225 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
