Latest earthquakes near Usulután today
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Recent Usulután Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Usulután. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Usulután and elsewhere.
Jul 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Usulután Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Usulután in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 223 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Usulután roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Usulután in 2025. A total of 274 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Usulután 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 Usulután in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Usulután 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 | 2074 | 93.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 140 | 6.28% |
| Mag. 6 | 16 | 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 Usulután
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Usulután occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/El_Salvador timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 167 kilometers (104 mi) south-southwest of Usulután, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Usulután in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 299 kilometers (186 mi) south-southwest of Usulután. It is the strongest earthquake near Usulután 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 Usulután 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 Usulután.
Nearest earthquakes from Usulután
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Usulután. 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 Usulután.
When was the last earthquake in Usulután?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Usulután on the night of August 8, 2026 at 00:10 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 83km southwest of Usulután at a depth of 25km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Usulután in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Usulután?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Usulután on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/El_Salvador). The center of this earthquake was located 299km west of Usulután at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Usulután since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Usulután?
In the past 10 years, 2230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Usulután. This averages to 223 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
