Region · El Salvador
Earthquakes in La Libertad Department
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger in La Libertad Department, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.2, 90 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador, on 2026-10-09.
Earthquakes M2.5+ in La Libertad Department
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year13
- Last 5 years83
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
29 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in La Libertad Department in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2025, with 3.
01 — Latest
Latest earthquakes in La Libertad Department
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 90 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador | depth 36 km |
02 — Questions
Earthquakes in La Libertad Department, answered
Was there an earthquake in La Libertad Department today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded in La Libertad Department in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones may still have occurred and appear on the home page under “All” magnitudes.
How many earthquakes does La Libertad Department have each year?
Over the last five years there were 83 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in La Libertad Department, an average of 17 a year. 13 occurred in the last 12 months.
What was the strongest earthquake in La Libertad Department in five years?
A magnitude 6.2 on Jan 5, 2025, 17:18 UTC, 56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador. See this earthquake
Each earthquake is counted for the region of the nearest listed city within 300 km. Counts describe past activity and are not a forecast. Source: USGS.
03 — Cities
Cities in La Libertad Department
| City | Last year | Last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Tecla | 24 | 175 |
| Antiguo Cuscatlan | 24 | 181 |
| Quezaltepeque | 17 | 135 |
| La Libertad | 34 | 208 |