Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Santa Tecla
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Santa Tecla, La Libertad Department, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.0, 64 km (40 mi) SW of Santa Tecla, on 2026-10-07.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year24
- Last 5 years175
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Santa Tecla
62 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Santa Tecla in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2025, with 10.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Santa Tecla
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 42 km SSE of Acajutla, El Salvador | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 55 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Santa Tecla, answered
Was there an earthquake in Santa Tecla today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Santa Tecla in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Santa Tecla?
Over the last five years there were 175 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Santa Tecla, an average of 35 a year. 24 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 31% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Santa Tecla in five years?
A magnitude 6.2 on Jan 5, 2025, 17:18 UTC, 76 km (47 mi) S of Santa Tecla, at a depth of 46 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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