Latest earthquakes near Sonsonate today

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List of latest earthquakes near Sonsonate.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 19, 2025 10:41PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.3 265 km SE
from Sonsonate
May 19, 2025 04:34PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.4 171 km S
from Sonsonate
May 18, 2025 04:36PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.8 211 km SE
from Sonsonate
May 18, 2025 04:10PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.2 300 km SE
from Sonsonate
May 18, 2025 11:12AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.1 282 km W
from Sonsonate
May 18, 2025 10:59AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.2 292 km W
from Sonsonate
May 18, 2025 06:33AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.0 297 km W
from Sonsonate
May 17, 2025 11:52PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.0 159 km SE
from Sonsonate
May 17, 2025 10:15PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.9 162 km SE
from Sonsonate
May 17, 2025 12:29PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.8 197 km ESE
from Sonsonate
May 16, 2025 11:52PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.1 161 km SE
from Sonsonate
May 16, 2025 10:40PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.9 197 km SSE
from Sonsonate
May 16, 2025 04:50PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.9 147 km SE
from Sonsonate
May 15, 2025 05:56AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.0 215 km SE
from Sonsonate
May 14, 2025 11:17PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.8 159 km SE
from Sonsonate
May 14, 2025 04:39PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.0 108 km SE
from Sonsonate
May 14, 2025 10:19AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.7 205 km SE
from Sonsonate
May 13, 2025 09:44PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.6 69 km SSW
from Sonsonate
May 13, 2025 10:45AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.6 253 km ESE
from Sonsonate
May 13, 2025 01:45AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 75 km SSE
from Sonsonate
May 13, 2025 12:39AM
(El Salvador)
M 2.5 232 km SE
from Sonsonate
May 12, 2025 11:26PM
(El Salvador)
M 2.6 281 km SE
from Sonsonate
May 12, 2025 10:08PM
(El Salvador)
M 3.0 156 km SE
from Sonsonate
May 12, 2025 08:34AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.5 132 km W
from Sonsonate
May 12, 2025 08:10AM
(El Salvador)
M 3.7 120 km SE
from Sonsonate

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Sonsonate Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
249 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.3
May 19, 2025 22:41

Average

A total of 2495 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 249 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Sonsonate (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2335 93.59%
Mag. 5 142 5.69%
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 Sonsonate

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Jun 14, 2017 01:29.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Aug 6, 1942 17:37.

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 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Sonsonate.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.9 268 km NW
from Sonsonate
Nov 24, 2016 12:43PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.9 220 km SSE
from Sonsonate
Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.9 280 km WNW
from Sonsonate
Jun 22, 2017 06:31AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.8 135 km W
from Sonsonate
May 30, 2019 03:03AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.6 73 km SE
from Sonsonate
Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.5 267 km SE
from Sonsonate
Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.5 205 km ESE
from Sonsonate
May 17, 2023 05:02PM
(El Salvador)
M 6.4 193 km NW
from Sonsonate
May 12, 2017 04:41AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 96 km SSW
from Sonsonate
Feb 16, 2022 01:12AM
(El Salvador)
M 6.2 187 km WNW
from Sonsonate

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Sonsonate.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 21, 2025 09:39PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.0 2 km SSE
from Sonsonate
Feb 5, 2024 08:21AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.2 3 km SW
from Sonsonate
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
(El Salvador)
M 5.8 13 km S
from Sonsonate
Feb 14, 2022 05:04PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.3 17 km SW
from Sonsonate
Mar 2, 2024 09:20PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.3 18 km NNW
from Sonsonate
Jun 15, 2016 03:06AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.0 19 km SSW
from Sonsonate
Apr 24, 2021 07:36AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.2 19 km SSE
from Sonsonate
Jan 17, 2016 01:58AM
(El Salvador)
M 4.0 22 km SSE
from Sonsonate
Sep 4, 2024 08:11PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.2 24 km SSW
from Sonsonate
Jan 12, 2018 04:11PM
(El Salvador)
M 4.8 26 km ENE
from Sonsonate

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Sonsonate?

A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sonsonate on the evening of May 19, 2025 at 22:41 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 265km south-east of Sonsonate at a depth of 33km 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, 2495 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sonsonate. This averages to 250 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.