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.
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
Dec 8, 2024 09:50PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit near La Unión in El Salvador on Sunday Evening.
Sonsonate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2451 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 245 earthquakes per year, or 20 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sonsonate roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sonsonate in 2019. A total of 293 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sonsonate 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 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 | 2287 | 93.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 146 | 5.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 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 Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 220 kilometers (137 mi) south-southeast of Sonsonate, at a depth of 10 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) south-southeast of Sonsonate. It is the strongest earthquake near Sonsonate 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 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 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sonsonate on the evening of February 4, 2025 at 23:06 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 265km northwest of Sonsonate at a depth of 181km under land. 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, 2451 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sonsonate. This averages to 245 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
