Latest earthquakes near Santa Ana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Santa Ana, El Salvador, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Santa Ana? If an earthquake is happening right now near Santa Ana, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Santa Ana Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Santa Ana. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Santa Ana and elsewhere.
Sep 5, 2026 08:56PM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 135km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Sep 2, 2026 06:28AM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Wednesday Morning.
Aug 17, 2026 11:02PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 125km from Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Aug 16, 2026 09:52AM
Shallow M5.2 FORESHOCK struck on Sunday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Aug 12, 2026 06:30PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near San Miguel (El Salvador).
Jul 27, 2026 11:35PM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Santa Ana Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2486 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santa Ana in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 248 earthquakes per year, or 20 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Santa Ana roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santa Ana in 2025. A total of 301 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Santa Ana 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 | 2327 | 93.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 141 | 5.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.72% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Santa Ana
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santa Ana occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 243 kilometers (151 mi) south-southeast of Santa Ana, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Santa Ana in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 143 kilometers (89 mi) south-southeast of Santa Ana. It is the strongest earthquake near Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana.
Nearest earthquakes from Santa Ana
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana.
When was the last earthquake in Santa Ana?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Ana on the morning of September 8, 2026 at 11:02 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 145km west of Santa Ana at a depth of 7km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santa Ana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santa Ana?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Ana on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 143km south-east of Santa Ana at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Santa Ana since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santa Ana?
In the past 10 years, 2486 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santa Ana. This averages to 249 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
