Country profile
Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire with frequent earthquakes.
Last 30 days
1
M1.0+ events
Last 24h
1
Max magnitude
M4.2
M4+
1
Seismic risk
High
Major cities
1
Yes — frequently
El Salvador experiences frequent, sometimes major earthquakes. Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire with frequent earthquakes. In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 1 earthquake near El Salvador, the strongest a M4.2.
Seismic zones: Central American Volcanic Arc, El Salvador Fault Zone. Historical events →
High
seismic risk
1
last 30 days
FAQ
El Salvador experiences frequent, sometimes major earthquakes. Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire with frequent earthquakes. On QuakeGlobe it is rated high seismic risk. In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 1 earthquake near El Salvador, the strongest a M4.2.
El Salvador's seismicity is driven by its position along Central American Volcanic Arc, El Salvador Fault Zone. Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire with frequent earthquakes.
El Salvador is rated high seismic risk on QuakeGlobe, reflecting its tectonic setting (Central American Volcanic Arc, El Salvador Fault Zone). In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 1 earthquake near El Salvador, the strongest a M4.2.