Latest earthquakes near San Salvador, El Salvador today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near San Salvador, El Salvador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in San Salvador? If an earthquake is happening right now near San Salvador, it will show up within minutes.
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.
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 Salvador Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2139 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1980 | 92.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 142 | 6.64% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.79% |
| 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
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.
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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near San Salvador on the afternoon of March 8, 2025 at 15:20 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 277km south-east of San Salvador at a depth of 44km 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, 2139 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.
