Latest earthquakes near La Ceiba, Atlántida today
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Recent La Ceiba Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near La Ceiba. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near La Ceiba and elsewhere.
Dec 8, 2024 09:50PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit near La Unión in El Salvador on Sunday Evening.
La Ceiba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of La Ceiba, Atlántida in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near La Ceiba roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near La Ceiba in 2023. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of La Ceiba 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 La Ceiba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near La Ceiba 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 | 114 | 90.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 8.73% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near La Ceiba
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near La Ceiba 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 La Ceiba 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 La Ceiba in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near La Ceiba, Atlántida 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 La Ceiba.
Nearest earthquakes from La Ceiba
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to La Ceiba, Atlántida. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near La Ceiba.
When was the last earthquake in La Ceiba, Atlántida?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near La Ceiba on the morning of December 20, 2024 at 11:03 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 298km south-southwest of La Ceiba at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near La Ceiba, Atlántida in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near La Ceiba, Atlántida?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near La Ceiba 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 La Ceiba since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near La Ceiba, Atlántida?
In the past 10 years, 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Ceiba. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
