near the coast of NicaraguaOct 25, 2026, 09:49
Nearby significant earthquake145 km from San Miguel100 km deep
Recent notable earthquakes in and around El Salvador
GuatemalaOct 25, 2026, 11:47
Nearby significant earthquake57 km from Ahuachapán3 km deep
off the coast of Chiapas, MéxicoOct 24, 2026, 15:52
Nearby significant earthquake344 km from Ahuachapán10 km deep
Earthquakes M1.5+ recorded since local midnight: 5 (local time at each epicenter)
El Salvador Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours6
Past 7 Days47
Past 30 Days258
Past 365 Days2,727
Largest recorded earthquakes
3.7
Past 24 HoursView
5.5
Past 365 DaysView
Intipucá, El Salvador · 50 km SSW
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
258
Significant
0
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 227Intermediate-focus 31Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
258 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in El Salvador.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in El Salvador
How often are earthquakes recorded in the El Salvador area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in El Salvador was 47. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the El Salvador area?
The largest earthquake recorded in El Salvador in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 4.9. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 25, 2026, 12:27 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).