Latest earthquakes near Copán, Honduras today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Copán, Honduras, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Copán? If an earthquake is happening right now near Copán, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour ago (Apr 19 02:36PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.2 | 254 km SE from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 15 hours ago (Apr 19 12:22AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.0 | 292 km S from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 1 day ago (Apr 18 08:35AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.9 | 280 km SSE from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 1 day ago (Apr 18 02:28AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.8 | 289 km SSE from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 1 day ago (Apr 18 01:43AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.6 | 261 km ESE from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 2 days ago (Apr 17 08:24AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.2 | 216 km S from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 2 days ago (Apr 17 01:32AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.0 | 266 km SSE from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 2 days ago (Apr 16 08:07PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.1 | 267 km SSE from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 3 days ago (Apr 16 10:48AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.8 | 250 km SW from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 3 days ago (Apr 16 03:38AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.8 | 243 km S from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 4 days ago (Apr 15 08:36AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.4 | 244 km SSE from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 4 days ago (Apr 14 05:54PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.9 | 235 km S from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 5 days ago (Apr 14 08:44AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.6 | 196 km SSE from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 5 days ago (Apr 14 06:50AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.3 | 233 km S from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 6 days ago (Apr 13 03:13PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.4 | 215 km S from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 6 days ago (Apr 13 03:12AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.6 | 203 km SSE from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 6 days ago (Apr 12 04:24PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.8 | 237 km SW from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 7 days ago (Apr 12 02:26AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.6 | 250 km SSE from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 7 days ago (Apr 12 01:58AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.8 | 207 km SSE from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 7 days ago (Apr 11 08:13PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.7 | 252 km SSE from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 8 days ago (Apr 11 06:31AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.1 | 271 km SSE from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 8 days ago (Apr 11 02:37AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.6 | 246 km SSE from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 8 days ago (Apr 11 01:01AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.5 | 294 km SE from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 9 days ago (Apr 10 02:18PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.9 | 260 km SSE from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| 9 days ago (Apr 10 01:35PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.2 | 191 km S from Santa Rosa de Copán |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Copán
Recent Copán Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Copán. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Copán and elsewhere.
Feb 5, 2025 01:01AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 136km from Guatemala City (Guatemala) on Wednesday Night.
Copán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1708 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Copán, Honduras in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 170 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Copán roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Copán in 2019. A total of 209 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Copán 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 Copán in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Copán 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 | 1587 | 92.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 107 | 6.26% |
| Mag. 6 | 14 | 0.82% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Copán
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Copán occurred on Jun 22, 2017 06:31 local time (America/Tegucigalpa timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) west-southwest of Santa Rosa de Copán, at a depth of 38 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Copán in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 191 kilometers (119 mi) west-southwest of Santa Rosa de Copán. It is the strongest earthquake near Copán 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 Copán, 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 Copán.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2017 06:31AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.8 | 264 km WSW from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| May 30, 2019 03:03AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.6 | 183 km SSW from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.5 | 231 km SSE from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| May 17, 2023 05:02PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.4 | 221 km W from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.2 | 125 km W from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| Feb 16, 2022 01:12AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.2 | 290 km WSW from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| May 12, 2017 04:41AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.2 | 248 km SSW from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.2 | 175 km S from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.2 | 201 km SSW from Santa Rosa de Copán |
| Aug 28, 2024 03:57PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.1 | 210 km SSW from Santa Rosa de Copán |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Copán
Earthquakes by city in Copán
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Copán, Honduras.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Copán.
When was the last earthquake in Copán, Honduras?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Copán on the afternoon of April 19, 2025 at 14:36 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 254km south-east of Santa Rosa de Copán at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Copán, Honduras in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Copán, Honduras?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Copán on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 191km south of Santa Rosa de Copán at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Copán since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Copán, Honduras?
In the past 10 years, 1708 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Copán. This averages to 171 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
