Earthquakes in El Salvador today
Earthquakes in El Salvador and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in El Salvador since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 23 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in El Salvador. The strongest was magnitude 7.7 (September 7, 1915 and January 13, 2001). In the last 10 years there were 27 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 3 a year.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 1915 | 7.7 | 12 km NW of Chalatenango, El Salvador | 15 km |
| January 13, 2001 | 7.7 | 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador | 60 km |
| June 19, 1982 | 7.3 | 18 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador | 73 km |
| May 21, 1932 | 7.1 | 12 km S of Conchagua, El Salvador | 15 km |
| November 9, 1900 | 7.0 | Near the coast of El Salvador | 0 km |
| June 8, 1917 | 6.7 | 8 km S of San Juan Opico, El Salvador | 15 km |
| May 30, 2019 | 6.6 | 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador | 58 km |
| February 13, 2001 | 6.6 | 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador | 10 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in El Salvador today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in El Salvador?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 7.7, on September 7, 1915 and January 13, 2001.
How often are there earthquakes in El Salvador?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 27 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 3 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.