Latest earthquakes near Tocoa, Colón today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tocoa, Colón, Honduras, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tocoa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tocoa, it will show up within minutes.
Tocoa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 109 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tocoa, Colón in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tocoa in 2022. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tocoa that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tocoa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tocoa 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 | 97 | 88.99% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 10.09% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.92% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tocoa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tocoa occurred on Apr 16, 2020 02:04 local time (America/Tegucigalpa timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 146 kilometers (91 mi) north-northeast of Tocoa, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tocoa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on May 28, 2009 02:24, 119 kilometers (74 mi) north-northeast of Tocoa. It is the strongest earthquake near Tocoa 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 Tocoa, Colón 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 Tocoa.
Nearest earthquakes from Tocoa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tocoa, Colón. 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 Tocoa.
When was the last earthquake in Tocoa, Colón?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tocoa on the night of November 12, 2024 at 05:42 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 283km south-east of Tocoa at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tocoa, Colón in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tocoa, Colón?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tocoa on the night of May 28, 2009 at 02:24 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 119km north-northwest of Tocoa at a depth of 19km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tocoa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tocoa, Colón?
In the past 10 years, 109 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tocoa. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
