Latest earthquakes near Choluteca, Honduras today
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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.
Jan 16, 2026 12:08AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Friday Night in the Caribbean Sea near San Pedro Sula (Honduras).
Choluteca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1966 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 196 earthquakes per year, or 16 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 | 1844 | 93.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 111 | 5.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.56% |
| 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 Sep 6, 1915 19:31, 217 kilometers (135 mi) south-west of Ciudad Choluteca. It is the strongest earthquake near Choluteca in the past 126 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.
Earthquakes by city in Choluteca
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Choluteca.
When was the last earthquake in Choluteca, Honduras?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Choluteca on the night of February 11, 2026 at 02:26 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 135km south-southeast of Ciudad Choluteca at a depth of 282km 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 evening of September 6, 1915 at 19:31 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 217km west-northwest of Ciudad Choluteca at a depth of 15km under land. 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, 1966 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Choluteca. This averages to 197 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
