Latest earthquakes near Comayagua today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Comayagua, Honduras, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Comayagua? If an earthquake is happening right now near Comayagua, it will show up within minutes.
Comayagua Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1392 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Comayagua in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 139 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Comayagua roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Comayagua in 2019. A total of 180 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Comayagua 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 Comayagua in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Comayagua 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 | 1309 | 94.04% |
| Mag. 5 | 77 | 5.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Comayagua
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Comayagua occurred on Oct 13, 2014 21:51 local time (America/Tegucigalpa timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 220 kilometers (137 mi) south-southwest of Comayagua, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Comayagua in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 191 kilometers (119 mi) south-southwest of Comayagua. It is the strongest earthquake near Comayagua 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 Comayagua 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 Comayagua.
Nearest earthquakes from Comayagua
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Comayagua. 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 Comayagua.
When was the last earthquake in Comayagua?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Comayagua on the afternoon of May 16, 2024 at 14:19 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 211km south-southwest of Comayagua at a depth of 28km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Comayagua in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Comayagua?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Comayagua on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 191km southwest of Comayagua at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Comayagua since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Comayagua?
In the past 10 years, 1392 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Comayagua. This averages to 139 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
