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Latest earthquakes near Mejicanos, San Salvador today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mejicanos, San Salvador, El Salvador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mejicanos? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mejicanos, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Mejicanos Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mejicanos. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mejicanos and elsewhere.
Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM
On Sunday Morning a Strong M6.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near San Salvador (El Salvador).
Dec 8, 2024 09:50PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit near La Unión in El Salvador on Sunday Evening.
Oct 25, 2024 08:46AM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 102km from Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Mejicanos Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mejicanos, San Salvador in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 211 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mejicanos roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mejicanos in 2019. A total of 245 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mejicanos 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 Mejicanos in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mejicanos 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 | 1958 | 92.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 143 | 6.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 16 | 0.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mejicanos
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mejicanos occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 204 kilometers (127 mi) south of Mejicanos, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mejicanos in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 94 kilometers (58 mi) south of Mejicanos. It is the strongest earthquake near Mejicanos 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 Mejicanos, 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 Mejicanos.
Nearest earthquakes from Mejicanos
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mejicanos, 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 Mejicanos.
When was the last earthquake in Mejicanos, San Salvador?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Mejicanos on the afternoon of January 5, 2025 at 17:29 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 279km east of Mejicanos at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mejicanos, San Salvador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mejicanos, San Salvador?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Mejicanos on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 94km south-east of Mejicanos at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mejicanos since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mejicanos, San Salvador?
In the past 10 years, 2117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mejicanos. This averages to 212 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
