Latest earthquakes near San Francisco, Morazán today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near San Francisco, Morazán, El Salvador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in San Francisco? If an earthquake is happening right now near San Francisco, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours ago (Mar 31 08:27AM El Salvador) |
M 3.7 | 120 km SSW from San Francisco |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 30 02:17PM El Salvador) |
M 3.2 | 268 km SSE from San Francisco |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 11:56PM El Salvador) |
M 3.0 | 127 km SE from San Francisco |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 11:33PM El Salvador) |
M 2.6 | 150 km SSE from San Francisco |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 08:37PM El Salvador) |
M 2.9 | 186 km S from San Francisco |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 07:53PM El Salvador) |
M 2.5 | 126 km SE from San Francisco |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 06:39PM El Salvador) |
M 3.1 | 191 km S from San Francisco |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 01:59PM El Salvador) |
M 3.1 | 156 km SSW from San Francisco |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 01:26PM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 180 km S from San Francisco |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 10:42AM El Salvador) |
M 3.3 | 223 km SSE from San Francisco |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 05:51AM El Salvador) |
M 2.9 | 139 km S from San Francisco |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 11:22PM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 126 km SSW from San Francisco |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 06:01PM El Salvador) |
M 3.8 | 178 km WSW from San Francisco |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 05:43PM El Salvador) |
M 3.6 | 121 km SSW from San Francisco |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 05:28PM El Salvador) |
M 3.4 | 116 km SSW from San Francisco |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 03:18PM El Salvador) |
M 3.3 | 120 km SSW from San Francisco |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 10:57AM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 171 km S from San Francisco |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 05:45AM El Salvador) |
M 3.1 | 198 km S from San Francisco |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 01:23AM El Salvador) |
M 3.1 | 183 km S from San Francisco |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 03:24PM El Salvador) |
M 3.8 | 126 km S from San Francisco |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 03:15PM El Salvador) |
M 4.0 | 250 km SSE from San Francisco |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 12:01AM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 139 km S from San Francisco |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 07:13PM El Salvador) |
M 2.8 | 142 km S from San Francisco |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 02:54PM El Salvador) |
M 2.7 | 280 km SE from San Francisco |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 01:17PM El Salvador) |
M 3.9 | 228 km WSW from San Francisco |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near San Francisco
Recent San Francisco Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near San Francisco. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near San Francisco 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.
San Francisco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1948 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San Francisco, Morazán 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 San Francisco roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Francisco in 2024. A total of 222 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Francisco 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 San Francisco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near San Francisco 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 San Francisco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Francisco 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 San Francisco in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 18:16, 233 kilometers (145 mi) south-southwest of San Francisco. It is the strongest earthquake near San Francisco 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 San Francisco, Morazán 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 San Francisco.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2016 12:43PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.9 | 217 km SSW from San Francisco |
| May 30, 2019 03:03AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.6 | 142 km WSW from San Francisco |
| Apr 21, 2022 01:42AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.6 | 269 km SSE from San Francisco |
| Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.5 | 175 km S from San Francisco |
| Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.5 | 100 km S from San Francisco |
| Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM (El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 224 km WNW from San Francisco |
| May 12, 2017 04:41AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 229 km WSW from San Francisco |
| 85 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 110 km WSW from San Francisco |
| 85 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM El Salvador) |
M 6.2 | 140 km SW from San Francisco |
| Jan 6, 2022 10:25AM (El Salvador) |
M 6.1 | 222 km SSE from San Francisco |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near San Francisco
Nearest earthquakes from San Francisco
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to San Francisco, Morazán. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2020 01:55AM (El Salvador) |
M 4.3 | 11 km S from San Francisco |
| Nov 13, 2018 04:26AM (El Salvador) |
M 4.4 | 26 km SW from San Francisco |
| May 5, 2020 05:03AM (El Salvador) |
M 4.7 | 35 km SW from San Francisco |
| Jul 28, 2022 04:58AM (El Salvador) |
M 4.4 | 36 km S from San Francisco |
| Jan 30, 2019 10:40PM (El Salvador) |
M 5.0 | 35 km SW from San Francisco |
| 52 days ago (Feb 6 11:36PM El Salvador) |
M 4.4 | 38 km S from San Francisco |
| Mar 2, 2024 06:23PM (El Salvador) |
M 4.3 | 39 km SW from San Francisco |
| Jul 9, 2018 01:11AM (El Salvador) |
M 4.7 | 41 km SW from San Francisco |
| Jul 26, 2024 05:15PM (El Salvador) |
M 4.5 | 42 km WSW from San Francisco |
| Feb 28, 2019 08:01PM (El Salvador) |
M 4.5 | 42 km W from San Francisco |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from San Francisco
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near San Francisco.
When was the last earthquake in San Francisco, Morazán?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near San Francisco on the morning of March 31, 2025 at 08:27 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 120km south-southwest of San Francisco at a depth of 24km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San Francisco, Morazán in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near San Francisco, Morazán?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near San Francisco on the evening of September 1, 1992 at 18:16 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 233km south-southeast of San Francisco at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near San Francisco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near San Francisco, Morazán?
In the past 10 years, 1948 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Francisco. This averages to 195 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
