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.
Mar 30, 2026 01:30AM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck on Monday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 106km from Managua (Nicaragua).
Mar 26, 2026 11:15AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake hit near Ciudad Sandino in Nicaragua on Thursday Morning.
Mar 14, 2026 11:00PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near San Miguel (El Salvador).
San Salvador Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2241 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 224 earthquakes per year, or 18 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 2025. A total of 281 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Salvador 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 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 | 2083 | 92.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 140 | 6.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.8% |
| 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 126 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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near San Salvador on the evening of April 8, 2026 at 18:50 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 243km northwest of San Salvador at a depth of 5km under land. 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, 2241 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Salvador. This averages to 224 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
