Latest earthquakes near San Salvador, El Salvador today

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List of latest earthquakes near San Salvador.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 20, 2025 11:09AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.2 225 km SE
from San Salvador
Jan 20, 2025 02:32AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.7 172 km SE
from San Salvador
Jan 19, 2025 04:46PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.8 120 km SW
from San Salvador
Jan 19, 2025 03:20PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 205 km SE
from San Salvador
Jan 19, 2025 03:18PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.6 209 km SE
from San Salvador
Jan 19, 2025 02:47PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.7 86 km S
from San Salvador
Jan 19, 2025 10:07AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.0 197 km ESE
from San Salvador
Jan 19, 2025 09:33AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 145 km ESE
from San Salvador
Jan 18, 2025 11:57PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.4 113 km SSE
from San Salvador
Jan 18, 2025 08:05PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.6 160 km SE
from San Salvador
Jan 18, 2025 04:30PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.2 157 km SE
from San Salvador
Jan 18, 2025 02:00PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.9 138 km S
from San Salvador
Jan 18, 2025 12:41PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.5 61 km WNW
from San Salvador
Jan 18, 2025 10:21AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.6 142 km ESE
from San Salvador
Jan 18, 2025 05:07AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.9 113 km SE
from San Salvador
Jan 17, 2025 07:55PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.7 161 km SE
from San Salvador
Jan 17, 2025 07:32PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.6 159 km ESE
from San Salvador
Jan 17, 2025 12:40PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.3 150 km S
from San Salvador
Jan 17, 2025 03:27AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.7 70 km S
from San Salvador
Jan 17, 2025 02:31AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.2 191 km S
from San Salvador
Jan 16, 2025 05:45AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.8 228 km ESE
from San Salvador
Jan 16, 2025 05:04AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 297 km SE
from Soyapango
Jan 15, 2025 06:06PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.0 144 km SE
from San Salvador
Jan 15, 2025 12:30PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.1 180 km SE
from San Salvador
Jan 15, 2025 02:38AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.0 206 km SE
from San Salvador

Map of Latest Earthquakes near San Salvador

Recent San Salvador Earthquake News

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

San Salvador Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
213 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.2
Jan 20, 2025 11:09

Average

A total of 2135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San Salvador, El Salvador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 213 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near San Salvador roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Salvador in 2019. A total of 245 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Salvador that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of San Salvador in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near San Salvador 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 San Salvador (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1976 92.55%
Mag. 5 143 6.7%
Mag. 6 16 0.75%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near San Salvador

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Nov 24, 2016 12:43.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Aug 6, 1942 17:37.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Salvador occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 200 kilometers (124 mi) south of San Salvador, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near San Salvador in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 214 kilometers (133 mi) south of San Salvador. It is the strongest earthquake near San Salvador 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 Salvador, 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 San Salvador.

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List of strongest earthquakes near San Salvador.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 24, 2016 12:43PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.9 200 km S
from San Salvador
Jun 22, 2017 06:31AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.8 193 km W
from San Salvador
May 30, 2019 03:03AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.6 56 km SSW
from San Salvador
Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.5 224 km SE
from San Salvador
Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.5 155 km SE
from San Salvador
May 17, 2023 05:02PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.4 235 km NW
from San Salvador
May 12, 2017 04:41AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 128 km SW
from San Salvador
Feb 16, 2022 01:12AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 244 km WNW
from San Salvador
Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 71 km S
from San Salvador
Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 133 km NW
from San Salvador

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near San Salvador

Earthquakes by city in San Salvador

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in San Salvador, El Salvador.

Use this regional San Salvador earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Delgado, San Marcos, Cuscatancingo, Ilopango, Ayutuxtepeque and Aguilares.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near San Salvador.

When was the last earthquake in San Salvador, El Salvador?

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near San Salvador on the morning of January 20, 2025 at 11:09 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 225km south-east of San Salvador at a depth of 33km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San Salvador, El Salvador in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near San Salvador, El Salvador?

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near San Salvador on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 214km west of San Salvador at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near San Salvador since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near San Salvador, El Salvador?

In the past 10 years, 2135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Salvador. This averages to 214 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.