Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Sonsonate
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Sonsonate, Sonsonate Department, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.3, 97 km (60 mi) S of Sonsonate, on 2026-10-04.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year26
- Last 5 years170
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Sonsonate
55 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Sonsonate in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2025, with 10.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Sonsonate
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 42 km SSE of Acajutla, El Salvador | 54 km / 33 mi | depth 55 km | |
| 4.3 | 82 km S of Acajutla, El Salvador | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.1 | 66 km S of Acajutla, El Salvador | 83 km / 51 mi | depth 34 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Sonsonate, answered
Was there an earthquake in Sonsonate today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Sonsonate in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Sonsonate?
Over the last five years there were 170 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Sonsonate, an average of 34 a year. 26 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Sonsonate in five years?
A magnitude 6.2 on Jan 5, 2025, 17:18 UTC, 99 km (62 mi) SE of Sonsonate, 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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