Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near San Salvador
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of San Salvador, San Salvador Department, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.0, 72 km (45 mi) SW of San Salvador, on 2026-10-07.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year24
- Last 5 years172
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near San Salvador
63 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of San Salvador in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2025, with 10.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near San Salvador
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 42 km SSE of Acajutla, El Salvador | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 55 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in San Salvador, answered
Was there an earthquake in San Salvador today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of San Salvador in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near San Salvador?
Over the last five years there were 172 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of San Salvador, an average of 34 a year. 24 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 30% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near San Salvador in five years?
A magnitude 6.2 on Jan 5, 2025, 17:18 UTC, 77 km (48 mi) S of San Salvador, 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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