Earthquakes in El Salvador — April 2026
4 earthquakes were recorded in El Salvador during April 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
4 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 47 km.
The month's largest event in El Salvador was a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near La Libertad, El Salvador on 23 April 2026 at 14:09 UTC. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake radiates roughly 239 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the El Salvador monthly average of 4 events over the period we cover, and down from the 5 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 4 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 08 April, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.8 near La Libertad, El Salvador on 23 April at 62 km; M4.3 near La Libertad, El Salvador on 06 April at 10 km; M4.2 near Chirilagua, El Salvador on 08 April at 69 km.
That is close to the 4 events El Salvador averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in El Salvador, April 2026
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | La Libertad, El Salvador | 62.2 | El Salvador | View details View | |
| 4.3 | La Libertad, El Salvador | 10.0 | El Salvador | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Chirilagua, El Salvador | 68.7 | El Salvador | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Chirilagua, El Salvador | 47.2 | El Salvador | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit El Salvador in April 2026?
4 earthquakes were recorded in El Salvador during April 2026, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in El Salvador in April 2026?
A magnitude 4.8 event near La Libertad, El Salvador on 23 April 2026.
Other months in El Salvador
Magnitudes for April 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.