Latest earthquakes near Apopa, San Salvador today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Apopa, San Salvador, El Salvador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Apopa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Apopa, it will show up within minutes.
Apopa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2205 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Apopa, San Salvador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 220 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Apopa roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Apopa in 2025. A total of 277 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Apopa 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 Apopa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Apopa 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 | 2050 | 92.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 138 | 6.26% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 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 Apopa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Apopa occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 213 kilometers (132 mi) south of Apopa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Apopa 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 Apopa. It is the strongest earthquake near Apopa 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 Apopa, San 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 Apopa.
Nearest earthquakes from Apopa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Apopa, San Salvador. 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 Apopa.
When was the last earthquake in Apopa, San Salvador?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Apopa on the evening of April 29, 2026 at 18:39 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 168km west of Apopa at a depth of 17km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Apopa, San Salvador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Apopa, San Salvador?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Apopa 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 Apopa at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Apopa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Apopa, San Salvador?
In the past 10 years, 2205 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Apopa. This averages to 221 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
