Latest earthquakes near Atlántida, Honduras today
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Recent Atlántida Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Atlántida. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Atlántida and elsewhere.
Feb 8, 2025 05:23PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea 209km from George Town (Cayman Islands).
Atlántida Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Atlántida, Honduras in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Atlántida roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Atlántida in 2023. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Atlántida that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Atlántida in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Atlántida during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 118 | 90.08% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 9.16% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Atlántida
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Atlántida occurred on Apr 16, 2020 02:04 local time (America/Tegucigalpa timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 177 kilometers (110 mi) north-east of La Ceiba, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Atlántida in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Feb 4, 1976 03:01, 253 kilometers (157 mi) north-east of La Ceiba. It is the strongest earthquake near Atlántida in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Atlántida, Honduras in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Atlántida.
Earthquakes by city in Atlántida
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Atlántida, Honduras.
Use this regional Atlántida earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tela.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Atlántida.
When was the last earthquake in Atlántida, Honduras?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Atlántida on the night of November 20, 2025 at 04:10 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 279km southwest of La Ceiba at a depth of 24km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Atlántida, Honduras in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Atlántida, Honduras?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Atlántida on the night of February 4, 1976 at 03:01 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 253km west-southwest of La Ceiba at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Atlántida since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Atlántida, Honduras?
In the past 10 years, 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Atlántida. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
