Latest earthquakes near Sonsonate today
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Recent Sonsonate Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sonsonate. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sonsonate and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2026 11:00PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near San Miguel (El Salvador).
Sonsonate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2598 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sonsonate in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 259 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sonsonate roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sonsonate in 2025. A total of 322 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sonsonate 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 Sonsonate in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sonsonate 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 | 2434 | 93.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 145 | 5.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 19 | 0.73% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sonsonate
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sonsonate occurred on Jun 14, 2017 01:29 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) north-west of Sonsonate, at a depth of 120 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sonsonate in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 156 kilometers (97 mi) north-west of Sonsonate. It is the strongest earthquake near Sonsonate 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 Sonsonate 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 Sonsonate.
Nearest earthquakes from Sonsonate
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sonsonate. 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 Sonsonate.
When was the last earthquake in Sonsonate?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Sonsonate on the evening of April 8, 2026 at 21:01 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 227km west of Sonsonate at a depth of 1km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sonsonate in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sonsonate?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sonsonate on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 156km west of Sonsonate at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sonsonate since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sonsonate?
In the past 10 years, 2598 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sonsonate. This averages to 260 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
