Latest earthquakes near La Ceiba, Atlántida today

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List of latest earthquakes near La Ceiba.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 12, 2024 03:56PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.5 179 km S
from La Ceiba
Oct 8, 2024 02:32AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.7 242 km S
from La Ceiba
Oct 4, 2024 10:39PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 4.1 131 km NE
from La Ceiba
Oct 4, 2024 10:39PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 4.1 131 km NE
from La Ceiba
Oct 2, 2024 04:46AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.8 261 km SSW
from La Ceiba
Oct 1, 2024 02:18PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.9 249 km S
from La Ceiba
Sep 29, 2024 03:41PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.6 292 km SE
from La Ceiba
Sep 28, 2024 08:35PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.6 259 km SW
from La Ceiba
Sep 27, 2024 04:48AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 3.1 289 km S
from La Ceiba
Sep 27, 2024 02:16AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.5 297 km SSW
from La Ceiba
Sep 22, 2024 09:10AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 4.0 241 km S
from La Ceiba
Sep 21, 2024 08:25PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 5.0 396 km SW
from La Ceiba
Sep 18, 2024 01:54AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.8 289 km S
from La Ceiba
Sep 16, 2024 06:54PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.5 206 km SSE
from La Ceiba
Sep 14, 2024 01:37AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.7 278 km S
from La Ceiba
Aug 26, 2024 02:29AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.5 291 km SSW
from La Ceiba
Aug 4, 2024 12:11PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 3.0 295 km SSW
from La Ceiba
Aug 2, 2024 04:43PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 3.0 237 km S
from La Ceiba
Jul 23, 2024 12:41AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 3.3 252 km S
from La Ceiba
Jul 22, 2024 05:10PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.8 257 km S
from La Ceiba
Jul 21, 2024 03:48PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 3.2 285 km S
from La Ceiba
Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 6.2 359 km WSW
from La Ceiba
Jul 20, 2024 08:34PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.5 239 km SSW
from La Ceiba
Jun 24, 2024 05:47AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 3.6 269 km S
from La Ceiba
Jun 10, 2024 04:43PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.6 298 km SSW
from La Ceiba

Map of Latest Earthquakes near La Ceiba

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.

La Ceiba Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
12 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.5
Oct 12, 2024 15:56

Average

A total of 123 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 29 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of La Ceiba with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near La Ceiba (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 111 90.24%
Mag. 5 11 8.94%
Mag. 6 1 0.81%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.1
On Apr 16, 2020 02:04.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.5
On Feb 4, 1976 03:01.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near La Ceiba.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 16, 2020 02:04AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 6.1 177 km NE
from La Ceiba
Aug 10, 2020 08:13AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 5.7 158 km NE
from La Ceiba
Feb 8, 2023 09:16AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 5.5 133 km NE
from La Ceiba
Jan 17, 2016 09:20PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 5.4 275 km NE
from La Ceiba
Mar 28, 2022 12:43PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 5.4 278 km NE
from La Ceiba
Aug 2, 2022 09:17AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 5.4 88 km WNW
from La Ceiba
Sep 29, 2016 02:23PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 5.3 197 km ENE
from La Ceiba
Feb 7, 2021 12:02PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 5.2 282 km SSE
from La Ceiba
Aug 25, 2021 03:04PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 5.2 169 km W
from La Ceiba
Apr 28, 2019 01:43AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 5.1 133 km NNE
from La Ceiba

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from La Ceiba.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 9, 2024 04:18PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 4.0 42 km WSW
from La Ceiba
Oct 18, 2020 09:24PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 4.5 54 km NNW
from La Ceiba
Aug 18, 2019 09:26PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 4.2 76 km NNW
from La Ceiba
Jan 14, 2023 08:37PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 4.5 85 km WNW
from La Ceiba
Jun 9, 2016 09:34PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 4.7 86 km NNW
from La Ceiba
Aug 2, 2022 09:17AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 5.4 88 km WNW
from La Ceiba
Nov 19, 2015 07:49PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 4.2 97 km NNW
from La Ceiba
Aug 2, 2022 09:46AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 4.2 99 km WNW
from La Ceiba
Aug 2, 2022 09:33AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 4.2 98 km WNW
from La Ceiba
Sep 28, 2015 07:37AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 4.9 105 km NNE
from La Ceiba

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from La Ceiba

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 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near La Ceiba on the afternoon of October 12, 2024 at 15:56 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 179km south 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, 123 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Ceiba. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.