Latest earthquakes near Choluteca, Honduras today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Choluteca, Honduras, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Choluteca? If an earthquake is happening right now near Choluteca, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours ago (Mar 26 02:54PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.7 | 187 km SSE from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 25 05:23PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.8 | 114 km SW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 04:12PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.7 | 118 km SW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 12:24PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.3 | 231 km S from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 11:20AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.8 | 201 km WSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 03:57PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.1 | 116 km SW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 10:24AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.6 | 267 km SE from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 04:00AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.3 | 112 km SW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.2 | 167 km W from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.2 | 167 km W from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 05:04PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.9 | 116 km SSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:50AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.3 | 215 km WSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 3 days ago (Mar 22 06:04PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.2 | 195 km WSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 3 days ago (Mar 22 05:43PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.7 | 185 km S from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 03:51PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.0 | 228 km W from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 06:03AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.9 | 187 km SW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 02:04AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.7 | 172 km WSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 05:38PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.2 | 179 km SSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 12:11AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.0 | 238 km SSE from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 03:07PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.3 | 261 km W from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 11:15AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.7 | 123 km SSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 03:54AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.7 | 286 km SE from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 02:15AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.0 | 185 km WSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 6 days ago (Mar 19 10:13PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.7 | 159 km WSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 6 days ago (Mar 19 05:14PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.9 | 193 km S from Ciudad Choluteca |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Choluteca
Recent Choluteca Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Choluteca. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Choluteca 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).
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
Choluteca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1903 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Choluteca, Honduras in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 190 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Choluteca roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Choluteca in 2022. A total of 227 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Choluteca that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Choluteca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Choluteca 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 | 1778 | 93.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 114 | 5.99% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Choluteca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Choluteca occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/Tegucigalpa timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) south-west of Ciudad Choluteca, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Choluteca in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 162 kilometers (101 mi) south-west of Ciudad Choluteca. It is the strongest earthquake near Choluteca 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 Choluteca, 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 Choluteca.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2016 12:43PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.9 | 241 km SW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Apr 21, 2022 01:42AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.6 | 196 km S from Ciudad Choluteca |
| May 30, 2019 03:03AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.6 | 229 km W from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.5 | 148 km SSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.5 | 111 km WSW from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Nov 9, 2021 12:25AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.3 | 242 km SSE from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.2 | 218 km W from Ciudad Choluteca |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.2 | 194 km W from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Jan 6, 2022 10:25AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.1 | 152 km S from Ciudad Choluteca |
| Jun 9, 2016 09:25PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.1 | 58 km SSE from Ciudad Choluteca |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Choluteca
Earthquakes by city in Choluteca
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Choluteca, Honduras.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Choluteca.
When was the last earthquake in Choluteca, Honduras?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Choluteca on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 14:54 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 187km south-southeast of Ciudad Choluteca at a depth of 115km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Choluteca, Honduras in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Choluteca, Honduras?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Choluteca on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 162km west of Ciudad Choluteca at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Choluteca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Choluteca, Honduras?
In the past 10 years, 1903 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Choluteca. This averages to 190 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
