Seismic Activity in Honduras
Over the past 30 days, there have been 3 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.6 event near 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua.
Earthquakes in Honduras
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.6
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Honduras
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: 3 intermediate (70–300 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 70.2 km to 206.3 km. All 3 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
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.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-10-07 2026-10-07 20:56:51 UTC | 4.6mb | 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua 12.695°, -86.904° | 206.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 7, 2026 at 20:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Honduras over the past 30 days. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-10-05 2026-10-05 01:20:21 UTC | 4.4mb | 12 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua 12.096°, -86.489° | 167.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 12 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua on October 5, 2026 at 01:20 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-24 2026-09-24 20:48:25 UTC | 4.3mb | 35 km SSW of Jucuarán, El Salvador 12.945°, -88.347° | 70.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 35 km SSW of Jucuarán, El Salvador with origin time 20:48 UTC on September 24, 2026. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days3
2026 (M2.5+)27
Largest (30 Days)
M4.6
18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua
2026-10-07
Largest in 2026
M5.5
50 km SSW of Intipucá, El Salvador
2026-08-13
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Honduras
Honduras sits near the boundary between the Caribbean and North American plates. The Motagua Fault system produces significant earthquakes.
Honduras Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Honduras has recorded 27 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Honduras in 2026 was a magnitude 5.5 event near Intipucá, El Salvador.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Honduras?
In the past 30 days, 3 earthquakes have been recorded in the Honduras region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Honduras?
The largest recent earthquake in the Honduras area was a magnitude 4.6 event that occurred 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua.
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