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Latest earthquakes near San Miguel today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near San Miguel, El Salvador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in San Miguel? If an earthquake is happening right now near San Miguel, it will show up within minutes.
Recent San Miguel Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near San Miguel. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near San Miguel and elsewhere.
Jul 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Jun 26, 2026 05:57AM
On Friday Night a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck near Managua in Nicaragua.
San Miguel Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San Miguel in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 214 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near San Miguel roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Miguel in 2025. A total of 256 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Miguel 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 Miguel in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near San Miguel 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 | 1993 | 93.04% |
| Mag. 5 | 134 | 6.26% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near San Miguel
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Miguel occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 191 kilometers (119 mi) south-southwest of San Miguel, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near San Miguel in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 18:16, 214 kilometers (133 mi) south-southwest of San Miguel. It is the strongest earthquake near San Miguel 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 San Miguel 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 Miguel.
Nearest earthquakes from San Miguel
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to San Miguel. 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 San Miguel.
When was the last earthquake in San Miguel?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near San Miguel on the evening of July 17, 2026 at 19:55 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 135km south-east of San Miguel at a depth of 151km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San Miguel in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near San Miguel?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near San Miguel on the evening of September 1, 1992 at 18:16 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 214km south-southeast of San Miguel at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near San Miguel since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near San Miguel?
In the past 10 years, 2142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Miguel. This averages to 214 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
