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List of latest earthquakes near San Vicente.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 2, 2024 06:25PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.6 153 km SE
from San Vicente
Nov 2, 2024 03:16PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.7 152 km SE
from San Vicente
Nov 2, 2024 02:44PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.0 152 km SE
from San Vicente
Nov 2, 2024 01:59PM
(El Salvador)
M 5.1 152 km SE
from San Vicente
Nov 2, 2024 12:13PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.1 181 km SE
from San Vicente
Nov 2, 2024 09:34AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.5 65 km SW
from San Vicente
Nov 2, 2024 08:26AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.9 80 km S
from San Vicente
Nov 1, 2024 10:58PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.4 177 km SE
from San Vicente
Nov 1, 2024 10:32PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.6 165 km SE
from San Vicente
Nov 1, 2024 12:32PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.0 260 km SE
from San Vicente
Nov 1, 2024 11:43AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.8 165 km W
from San Vicente
Nov 1, 2024 09:56AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.6 244 km SSE
from San Vicente
Nov 1, 2024 04:58AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.9 177 km SSW
from San Vicente
Nov 1, 2024 02:35AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.8 98 km SSE
from San Vicente
Nov 1, 2024 01:23AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.1 145 km SSE
from San Vicente
Oct 31, 2024 11:13PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 242 km ESE
from San Vicente
Oct 31, 2024 10:42PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.8 241 km ESE
from San Vicente
Oct 31, 2024 10:03PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 242 km ESE
from San Vicente
Oct 31, 2024 04:24AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 290 km SE
from San Vicente
Oct 31, 2024 02:04AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.4 135 km SSE
from San Vicente
Oct 30, 2024 10:04PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.0 184 km SE
from San Vicente
Oct 30, 2024 04:22PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.6 242 km ESE
from San Vicente
Oct 30, 2024 03:41PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.8 242 km ESE
from San Vicente
Oct 30, 2024 05:19AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.7 120 km WSW
from San Vicente
Oct 30, 2024 03:25AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.0 242 km ESE
from San Vicente

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Recent San Vicente Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near San Vicente. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near San Vicente and elsewhere.

San Vicente Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
211 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.6
Nov 2, 2024 18:25

Average

A total of 2111 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San Vicente 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 San Vicente roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Vicente in 2014. A total of 263 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Vicente that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of San Vicente with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of San Vicente in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near San Vicente 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 Vicente (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1957 92.7%
Mag. 5 138 6.54%
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 San Vicente

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Nov 24, 2016 12:43.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Aug 6, 1942 17:37.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Vicente occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 192 kilometers (119 mi) south of San Vicente, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near San Vicente in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 256 kilometers (159 mi) south of San Vicente. It is the strongest earthquake near San Vicente in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near San Vicente 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 Vicente.

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List of strongest earthquakes near San Vicente.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 24, 2016 12:43PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.9 192 km S
from San Vicente
Jun 22, 2017 06:31AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.8 235 km W
from San Vicente
May 30, 2019 03:03AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.6 73 km SW
from San Vicente
Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.5 121 km SE
from San Vicente
Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.5 195 km SSE
from San Vicente
May 17, 2023 05:02PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.4 271 km NW
from San Vicente
Feb 16, 2022 01:12AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 286 km W
from San Vicente
May 12, 2017 04:41AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 158 km WSW
from San Vicente
Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 166 km NW
from San Vicente
Jan 6, 2022 10:25AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.1 261 km SE
from San Vicente

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Nearest earthquakes from San Vicente

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

List of nearest earthquakes from San Vicente.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 26, 2020 01:41AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.2 12 km NW
from San Vicente
May 22, 2022 10:17PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.2 16 km ESE
from San Vicente
Jan 29, 2024 03:38PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.5 18 km ESE
from San Vicente
Feb 18, 2016 10:42PM
(El Salvador)
M 5.0 20 km NNW
from San Vicente
Nov 7, 2022 05:42AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.3 25 km WNW
from San Vicente
Feb 23, 2015 09:03PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.3 24 km ESE
from San Vicente
Jul 28, 2018 02:46PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.2 26 km SE
from San Vicente
Mar 27, 2023 06:04AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.4 27 km E
from San Vicente
Mar 18, 2023 01:27PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.3 26 km ENE
from San Vicente
Feb 2, 2018 07:02PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.3 27 km WNW
from San Vicente

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in San Vicente?

A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near San Vicente on the evening of November 2, 2024 at 18:25 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 153km south-east of San Vicente at a depth of 33km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San Vicente in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near San Vicente?

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near San Vicente on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 256km west of San Vicente at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near San Vicente since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near San Vicente?

In the past 10 years, 2111 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Vicente. This averages to 211 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.