M4.6 Earthquake 205 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras — March 5, 2025
2025-03-05 15:51:02 UTC (2025-03-05) · approx. 9:51 AM UTC-6 local
On March 5, 2025 at 15:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 205 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 17.3961°, -83.2997°. This earthquake was detected by 93 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-83.2997°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Barra Patuca, Honduras?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 205 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras on March 5, 2025 at 15:51 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 17.3961°, -83.2997°, which is 205 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000pymn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 5, 2025). M4.6 Earthquake 205 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras — March 5, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000pymn/