Latest earthquakes near La Unión today
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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.
Sep 26, 2024 09:39PM
On Thursday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 155km from Managua (Nicaragua).
Sep 21, 2024 08:25PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near San Salvador (El Salvador) on Saturday Evening.
Sep 14, 2024 10:58PM
On Saturday Evening a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Santa Tecla (El Salvador).
Aug 28, 2024 03:57PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near San Salvador (El Salvador) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM
Strong M6.2 Earthquake hit near Jalapa in Guatemala on Saturday Evening.
La Unión Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1979 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 197 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 2022. A total of 229 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of La Unión that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
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 8 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1839 | 92.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 127 | 6.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 0.66% |
| 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near La Unión occurred on Oct 13, 2014 21:51 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 95 kilometers (59 mi) south-southwest of La Unión, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near La Unión in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 18:16, 186 kilometers (116 mi) south-southwest of La Unión. It is the strongest earthquake near La Unión in the past 124 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.
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.
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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near La Unión on the night of October 11, 2024 at 01:13 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 193km southwest of La Unión at a depth of 15km 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 evening of September 1, 1992 at 18:16 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 186km south-southeast of La Unión at a depth of 45km 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, 1979 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Unión. This averages to 198 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
