Latest earthquakes near Morazán, El Salvador today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Morazán, El Salvador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Morazán? If an earthquake is happening right now near Morazán, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours ago (Mar 26 02:54PM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 280 km SE from San Francisco |
| 4 hours ago (Mar 26 01:17PM El Salvador) |
M 3.9 | 228 km WSW from San Francisco |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 05:23PM El Salvador) |
M 2.8 | 135 km SSE from San Francisco |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 04:12PM El Salvador) |
M 3.7 | 124 km S from San Francisco |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 12:24PM El Salvador) |
M 3.3 | 294 km SSE from San Francisco |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 11:20AM El Salvador) |
M 3.8 | 151 km SW from San Francisco |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 03:57PM El Salvador) |
M 3.1 | 144 km SSE from San Francisco |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 04:00AM El Salvador) |
M 3.3 | 120 km S from San Francisco |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 76 km WSW from San Francisco |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 76 km WSW from San Francisco |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 05:04PM El Salvador) |
M 2.9 | 150 km SSE from San Francisco |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:50AM El Salvador) |
M 3.3 | 175 km SSW from San Francisco |
| 3 days ago (Mar 22 06:04PM El Salvador) |
M 3.2 | 143 km SW from San Francisco |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 05:43PM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 245 km SSE from San Francisco |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 03:51PM El Salvador) |
M 4.0 | 144 km WSW from San Francisco |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 06:03AM El Salvador) |
M 2.9 | 163 km SSW from San Francisco |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 02:04AM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 127 km SSW from San Francisco |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 05:38PM El Salvador) |
M 3.2 | 221 km SSE from San Francisco |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 03:07PM El Salvador) |
M 4.3 | 174 km WSW from San Francisco |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 11:15AM El Salvador) |
M 3.7 | 180 km SSE from San Francisco |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 02:15AM El Salvador) |
M 5.0 | 118 km SW from San Francisco |
| 6 days ago (Mar 19 10:13PM El Salvador) |
M 3.7 | 107 km SSW from San Francisco |
| 6 days ago (Mar 19 08:20PM El Salvador) |
M 4.2 | 207 km WSW from San Francisco |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 05:14PM El Salvador) |
M 2.9 | 260 km SSE from San Francisco |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 04:13PM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 294 km SE from San Francisco |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Morazán
Recent Morazán Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Morazán. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Morazán 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.
Morazán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1948 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Morazán, El Salvador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 194 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Morazán roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Morazán in 2024. A total of 222 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Morazán 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 Morazán in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Morazán 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 | 1803 | 92.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 130 | 6.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.77% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Morazán
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Morazán occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 217 kilometers (135 mi) south-southwest of San Francisco, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Morazán 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-southwest of San Francisco. It is the strongest earthquake near Morazán 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 Morazán, 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 Morazán.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2016 12:43PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.9 | 217 km SSW from San Francisco |
| Apr 21, 2022 01:42AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.6 | 269 km SSE from San Francisco |
| May 30, 2019 03:03AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.6 | 142 km WSW from San Francisco |
| Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.5 | 100 km S from San Francisco |
| Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.5 | 175 km S from San Francisco |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 110 km WSW from San Francisco |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 140 km SW from San Francisco |
| May 12, 2017 04:41AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 229 km WSW from San Francisco |
| Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 224 km WNW from San Francisco |
| Jan 6, 2022 10:25AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.1 | 222 km SSE from San Francisco |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Morazán
Earthquakes by city in Morazán
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Morazán, El Salvador.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Morazán.
When was the last earthquake in Morazán, El Salvador?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Morazán on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 14:54 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 280km south-east of San Francisco at a depth of 115km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Morazán, El Salvador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Morazán, El Salvador?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Morazán on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 94km southwest of San Francisco at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Morazán since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Morazán, El Salvador?
In the past 10 years, 1948 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Morazán. This averages to 195 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
