Latest Earthquakes in Ahuachapán Department, El Salvador

Latest Earthquakes in Ahuachapán Department, El Salvador

An overview of the latest earthquakes near Ahuachapán Department, El Salvador. Each event is recorded as they happend updated every minute, the first event recorded was in 1950.

Ahuachapán Department Earthquake Statistics

Ahuachapán Department in , El Salvador has experienced a total of 4820 since the 1950's.

Number of Earthquakes per Year in Ahuachapán Department 1950-2024

Earthquake Magnitude Distribution

When was the last earthquake in Ahuachapán Department, El Salvador?

The last earthquake in Ahuachapán Department was 5 days ago and struck 95 km (59 mi) ↙ SW of the city. The earthquake had a magnitude 5.10 on the richter scale and a depth of 57.261 km.

What was the strongest earthquake near Ahuachapán Department, El Salvador?

The strongest earthquake recorded near Ahuachapán Department was a 7.70 magnitude earthquake with a depth of 60.0 kilometers. It struck 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador or 161 km (100 mi) → E from the center of Ahuachapán Department, 23 years ago.

How often do earthquakes occur near Ahuachapán Department, El Salvador?

In 2024, Ahuachapán Department has experienced 67 earthquakes, which is lower than the yearly average of X. Based on the data dating back to 1950 we can asume that Ahuachapán Department is struck by an earthquake every x months.

In 2024, Ahuachapán Department has experienced 67 earthquakes with a magnitude of 2 or higher. That is lower than the average of 64.27 earthquakes per year in the region. Based on the data dating back to 1950 we can asume that Ahuachapán Department is struck by an earthquake with a magnitude of 2 or higher every 5.36 months.

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Data Information

Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.

Data Sources

We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.

Disclaimer

Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.