Latest earthquakes near San Salvador today

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List of latest earthquakes near San Salvador.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 19, 2025 10:41PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.3 217 km SE
from San Salvador
May 19, 2025 04:34PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.4 171 km SSW
from San Salvador
May 18, 2025 04:36PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.8 165 km SE
from San Salvador
May 18, 2025 04:10PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.2 258 km SE
from San Salvador
May 18, 2025 07:02AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 268 km SE
from San Salvador
May 17, 2025 11:52PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.0 114 km SE
from San Salvador
May 17, 2025 10:15PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.9 119 km SE
from San Salvador
May 17, 2025 12:29PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.8 141 km ESE
from San Salvador
May 17, 2025 01:12AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 278 km SE
from San Salvador
May 16, 2025 11:52PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.1 116 km SE
from San Salvador
May 16, 2025 10:40PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.9 186 km S
from San Salvador
May 16, 2025 04:50PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.9 114 km SSE
from San Salvador
May 15, 2025 05:56AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.0 170 km SE
from San Salvador
May 15, 2025 12:45AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.7 295 km SE
from San Salvador
May 14, 2025 11:17PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.8 118 km SSE
from San Salvador
May 14, 2025 04:39PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.0 76 km SSE
from San Salvador
May 14, 2025 10:19AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.7 159 km SE
from San Salvador
May 13, 2025 09:44PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.6 105 km SW
from San Salvador
May 13, 2025 10:45AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.6 203 km SE
from San Salvador
May 13, 2025 01:45AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 63 km SSW
from San Salvador
May 13, 2025 12:39AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 184 km SE
from San Salvador
May 12, 2025 11:26PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.6 237 km SE
from San Salvador
May 12, 2025 10:08PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.0 111 km SE
from San Salvador
May 12, 2025 08:34AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.5 190 km W
from San Salvador
May 12, 2025 08:10AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.7 86 km SSE
from San Salvador

Map of Latest Earthquakes near San Salvador

San Salvador Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
213 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.3
May 19, 2025 22:41

Average

A total of 2137 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San 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 244 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 1982 92.75%
Mag. 5 138 6.46%
Mag. 6 17 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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Nov 24, 2016 12:43.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Sep 1, 1992 18:16.

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 Sep 1, 1992 18:16, 295 kilometers (183 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 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 Distance
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
Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 58 km SSE
from San Salvador
Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 77 km S
from San Salvador
Feb 16, 2022 01:12AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 244 km WNW
from San Salvador
May 12, 2017 04:41AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 128 km SW
from San Salvador

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Nearest earthquakes from San Salvador

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to San Salvador. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from San Salvador.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 3, 2022 12:53AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.0 4 km NNE
from San Salvador
Dec 7, 2017 10:03AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.4 10 km N
from San Salvador
Apr 10, 2017 05:53PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.8 9 km NNE
from San Salvador
Apr 10, 2017 05:52PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.2 8 km NNW
from San Salvador
Mar 18, 2025 08:47PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.9 11 km ENE
from San Salvador
Jan 11, 2018 12:19PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.2 14 km NNE
from San Salvador
Nov 29, 2019 06:56AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.1 15 km WNW
from San Salvador
Feb 2, 2018 07:02PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.3 16 km E
from San Salvador
Oct 14, 2024 07:08AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.4 18 km ENE
from San Salvador
Nov 7, 2022 05:42AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.3 18 km E
from San Salvador

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from San Salvador

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in San Salvador?

A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near San Salvador on the evening of May 19, 2025 at 22:41 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 217km 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 in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near San Salvador?

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near San Salvador on the evening of September 1, 1992 at 18:16 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 295km south-east of San Salvador at a depth of 45km 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?

In the past 10 years, 2137 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.