Over the past 30 days, Honduras has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 3 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km), 1 intermediate (70–300 km). 2 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 199.6 km. All 3 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Leading the list is a magnitude 4.5 event near 14 km SSE of Conchagua, El Salvador at 199.6 km depth. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 4.3 near 167 km N of Barra Patuca, Honduras, trails by 0.2 magnitude units — a narrow gap, indicating two comparably energetic events in the current window. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 4.0 earthquake near 16 km E of Baja Mar, Honduras.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-06-01 2026-06-01 20:42:45 UTC | 4.0mb | 16 km E of Baja Mar, Honduras 15.867°, -87.707° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 16 km E of Baja Mar, Honduras with origin time 20:42 UTC on June 1, 2026. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 15.867°, -87.707°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-31 2026-05-31 18:09:48 UTC | 4.3mb | 167 km N of Barra Patuca, Honduras 17.317°, -84.318° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 167 km N of Barra Patuca, Honduras on May 31, 2026 at 18:09 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 17.317°N, -84.318°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 09:21:48 UTC | 4.5mb | 14 km SSE of Conchagua, El Salvador 13.183°, -87.821° | 199.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 13, 2026 at 09:21 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 14 km SSE of Conchagua, El Salvador. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Honduras over the past 30 days. The hypocenter lay at 199.6 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 13.183°, -87.821°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
14 km SSE of Conchagua, El Salvador
2026-05-13
2 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua
2026-03-26
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
Honduras sits near the boundary between the Caribbean and North American plates. The Motagua Fault system produces significant earthquakes.
In 2026, Honduras has recorded 18 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Honduras in 2026 was a magnitude 5.5 event near Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 0 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 3 in the last 30 days.
Honduras sits near the boundary between the Caribbean and North American plates. The Motagua Fault system produces significant earthquakes.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 3 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.5 event near 14 km SSE of Conchagua, El Salvador.
In the past 30 days, 3 earthquakes have been recorded in the Honduras region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.
The largest recent earthquake in the Honduras area was a magnitude 4.5 event that occurred 14 km SSE of Conchagua, El Salvador.
Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.
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