Latest earthquakes near La Unión today

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List of latest earthquakes near La Unión.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 20, 2025 10:37PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.9 88 km SW
from La Unión
Jun 20, 2025 05:50PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.9 166 km SSW
from La Unión
Jun 20, 2025 02:51PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.3 245 km S
from La Unión
Jun 19, 2025 09:52PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.1 99 km SSW
from La Unión
Jun 19, 2025 06:28PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.5 216 km WSW
from La Unión
Jun 19, 2025 12:24PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.1 91 km SW
from La Unión
Jun 19, 2025 10:26AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.7 89 km WSW
from La Unión
Jun 19, 2025 09:57AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.8 132 km S
from La Unión
Jun 19, 2025 08:28AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.5 216 km WSW
from La Unión
Jun 19, 2025 07:02AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.2 144 km S
from La Unión
Jun 19, 2025 07:02AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.7 161 km SSW
from La Unión
Jun 19, 2025 05:25AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.1 284 km W
from La Unión
Jun 19, 2025 04:24AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.6 159 km SSW
from La Unión
Jun 18, 2025 08:28PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.9 96 km SW
from La Unión
Jun 18, 2025 03:59PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.2 107 km WSW
from La Unión
Jun 18, 2025 02:10PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.3 95 km SSW
from La Unión
Jun 18, 2025 10:51AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.7 132 km SW
from La Unión
Jun 18, 2025 09:54AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.8 96 km WSW
from La Unión
Jun 18, 2025 07:40AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.0 93 km WSW
from La Unión
Jun 18, 2025 06:48AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.8 91 km WSW
from La Unión
Jun 18, 2025 06:24AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.6 104 km WSW
from La Unión
Jun 18, 2025 05:57AM
(El Salvador)
M 5.4 83 km WSW
from La Unión
Jun 17, 2025 06:03PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 93 km SSW
from La Unión
Jun 17, 2025 05:41PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.7 237 km SSE
from La Unión
Jun 17, 2025 03:30AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.7 208 km SSE
from La Unión

Map of Latest Earthquakes near La Unión

Recent La Unión Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near La Unión. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near La Unión and elsewhere.

La Unión Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
203 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.9
Jun 20, 2025 22:37

Average

A total of 2031 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of La Unión in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 203 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near La Unión roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near La Unión in 2024. A total of 229 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of La Unión that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of La Unión in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near La Unión 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 La Unión (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1890 93.06%
Mag. 5 126 6.2%
Mag. 6 15 0.74%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near La Unión

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Nov 24, 2016 12:43.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jan 13, 2001 11:33.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near La Unión occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 196 kilometers (122 mi) south-west of La Unión, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near La Unión in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 94 kilometers (58 mi) south-west of La Unión. It is the strongest earthquake near La Unión 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 Unión 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 Unión.

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List of strongest earthquakes near La Unión.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 24, 2016 12:43PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.9 196 km SW
from La Unión
May 30, 2019 03:03AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.6 159 km W
from La Unión
Apr 21, 2022 01:42AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.6 220 km SSE
from La Unión
Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.5 133 km S
from La Unión
Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.5 65 km SSW
from La Unión
Nov 9, 2021 12:25AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.3 276 km SSE
from La Unión
Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 268 km WNW
from La Unión
Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 124 km W
from La Unión
May 12, 2017 04:41AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 245 km W
from La Unión
Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 149 km WSW
from La Unión

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Nearest earthquakes from La Unión

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to La Unión. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from La Unión.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 5, 2018 10:58PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.9 4 km S
from La Unión
Dec 8, 2024 09:57PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.4 5 km W
from La Unión
Dec 8, 2024 09:50PM
(El Salvador)
M 5.6 5 km S
from La Unión
Dec 8, 2024 10:13PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.0 7 km SSW
from La Unión
Sep 30, 2015 05:45PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.0 7 km SSW
from La Unión
Dec 13, 2024 05:26AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.2 8 km W
from La Unión
Dec 9, 2024 07:46AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.5 9 km SSE
from La Unión
Dec 8, 2024 11:42PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.0 9 km WSW
from La Unión
Aug 25, 2024 05:30PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.3 9 km SSW
from La Unión
Sep 12, 2018 09:35AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.7 12 km S
from La Unión

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near La Unión.

When was the last earthquake in La Unión?

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near La Unión on the evening of June 20, 2025 at 22:37 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 88km southwest of La Unión at a depth of 28km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near La Unión in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near La Unión?

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near La Unión on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 94km west-southwest of La Unión at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near La Unión since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near La Unión?

In the past 10 years, 2031 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Unión. This averages to 203 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.