Latest earthquakes near Soyapango, San Salvador today
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Recent Soyapango Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Soyapango. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Soyapango 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.
Soyapango Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2119 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Soyapango, 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 Soyapango roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Soyapango in 2019. A total of 241 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Soyapango 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 Soyapango in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Soyapango 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 | 1962 | 92.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 140 | 6.61% |
| 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 Soyapango
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Soyapango occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 202 kilometers (126 mi) south of Soyapango, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Soyapango in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 219 kilometers (136 mi) south of Soyapango. It is the strongest earthquake near Soyapango 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 Soyapango, 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 Soyapango.
Nearest earthquakes from Soyapango
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Soyapango, 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 Soyapango.
When was the last earthquake in Soyapango, San Salvador?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Soyapango on the afternoon of March 8, 2025 at 15:20 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 274km south-east of Soyapango at a depth of 44km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Soyapango, San Salvador in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Soyapango, San Salvador?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Soyapango on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 219km west of Soyapango at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Soyapango since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Soyapango, San Salvador?
In the past 10 years, 2119 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Soyapango. This averages to 212 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
