Latest quakes in or near San Salvador City, El Salvador, in the past 24 hours on Saturday, May 21, 2022 - list, stats and map
Updated May 21, 2022 13:57 GMT -
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Quakes in the past 24 hours:
- 3 quakes above magnitude 3
- 6 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
In the past 24 hours, San Salvador had 3 quakes of magnitude 3.0 or above and 6 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0.
A weak magnitude 3.5 earthquake occurred in North Pacific Ocean, El Salvador, 1 hour and 24 minutes ago.Strongest quake today: Mag. 3.5 | North Pacific Ocean, 96 km SE of San Salvador, El Salvador -
- Past 7 days: Mag. 4.4 on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 12:25 am (GMT -6) – North Pacific Ocean, 62 km S of San Salvador, El Salvador
- Past 30 days: Mag. 4.7 on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 12:35 am (GMT -6) – North Pacific Ocean, 125 km S of San Salvador, El Salvador
- Past 90 days: Mag. 5.0 on Friday, Apr 15, 2022 at 4:53 pm (GMT -6) – North Pacific Ocean, 88 km S of San Miguel, El Salvador
- Past 365 days: Mag. 5.4 on Monday, Nov 22, 2021 at 11:56 pm (GMT -6) – North Pacific Ocean, 97 km SW of Sonsonate, El Salvador
Recent quakes above magnitude 1.0 in or near San Salvador City, El Salvador (updated )
Past 24 hours: | 9 quakes | 6 quakes M2+ | 3 quakes M3+ |
Past 7 days: | 39 quakes | 25 quakes M2+ | 13 quakes M3+ | 1 quake M4+ |
Past 30 days: | 153 quakes | 89 quakes M2+ | 58 quakes M3+ | 5 quakes M4+ |
Past 90 days: | 487 quakes | 266 quakes M2+ | 187 quakes M3+ | 20 quakes M4+ | 1 quake M5+ |
Past 365 days: | 1,451 quakes | 622 quakes M2+ | 681 quakes M3+ | 106 quakes M4+ | 8 quakes M5+ |
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Showing quakes magnitude 0.1 or higher (9 quakes):
Date and time![]() | Mag Depth | Nearest volcano (distance) | Location | Details | Map |
Saturday, May 21, 2022 GMT (6 quakes) | |||||
May 21, 2022 6:34 am (GMT -6) (May 21, 2022 12:34 GMT) | 3.5 35 km | North Pacific Ocean, 96 km southeast of San Salvador, El Salvador I FELT IT | More | Map | |
May 21, 2022 3:19 am (GMT -6) (May 21, 2022 09:19 GMT) | 3.4 31 km | North Pacific Ocean, 92 km south of San Salvador, El Salvador I FELT IT | More | Map | |
May 21, 2022 2:04 am (GMT -6) (May 21, 2022 08:04 GMT) | 2.0 5 km | 13 km east of San Salvador, El Salvador | More | Map | |
May 21, 2022 2:04 am (GMT -6) (May 21, 2022 08:04 GMT) | 2.2 6 km | 14 km east of San Salvador, El Salvador | More | Map | |
May 21, 2022 2:03 am (GMT -6) (May 21, 2022 08:03 GMT) | 2.0 85 km | 15 km east of San Salvador, El Salvador | More | Map | |
May 21, 2022 1:21 am (GMT -6) (May 21, 2022 07:21 GMT) | 2.8 19 km | North Pacific Ocean, 83 km south of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador | More | Map | |
Friday, May 20, 2022 GMT (3 quakes) | |||||
May 20, 2022 4:28 pm (GMT -6) (May 20, 2022 22:28 GMT) | 3.4 36 km | North Pacific Ocean, 96 km southeast of San Salvador, El Salvador I FELT IT - 1 report | More | Map | |
May 20, 2022 2:04 pm (GMT -6) (May 20, 2022 20:04 GMT) | 2.2 29 km | North Pacific Ocean, 100 km south of Usulutan, El Salvador | More | Map | |
May 20, 2022 10:27 am (GMT -6) (May 20, 2022 16:27 GMT) | 2.3 29 km | North Pacific Ocean, 74 km southwest of Chinandega, Nicaragua | More | Map |
Estimated combined seismic energy released: 2.9 x 1010 joules (7.96 megawatt hours, equivalent to 6.85 tons of TNT) | about seismic energy
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San Salvador Earthquake FAQ
When was the latest earthquake in San Salvador?
The last earthquake in San Salvador occurred 1 hour and 24 minutes ago: Weak mag. 3.5 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 96 km southeast of San Salvador, El Salvador, on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 6:34 am (GMT -6).
How many quakes were there in San Salvador today?
In the past 24 hours, San Salvador City, El Salvador had 9 quakes up to magnitude 3.5.
What was the strongest quake in San Salvador today?
The strongest earthquake in San Salvador today occurred 1 hour and 24 minutes ago: Weak mag. 3.5 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 96 km southeast of San Salvador, El Salvador, on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 6:34 am (GMT -6).
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