M4.8 Earthquake 211 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras — February 12, 2025
2025-02-12 22:10:36 UTC (2025-02-12) · approx. 4:10 PM UTC-6 local
On February 12, 2025 at 22:10 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 211 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 17.5007°, -83.3888°. This earthquake was detected by 157 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-83.3888°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Barra Patuca, Honduras?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 211 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras on February 12, 2025 at 22:10 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 17.5007°, -83.3888°, which is 211 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pd93). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 12, 2025). M4.8 Earthquake 211 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras — February 12, 2025. Retrieved May 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pd93/