Latest earthquakes near Copán, Honduras today
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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.
Jan 16, 2026 12:08AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Friday Night in the Caribbean Sea near San Pedro Sula (Honduras).
Nov 28, 2025 02:06PM
On Friday Afternoon a Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck near Quetzaltenango in Guatemala.
Copán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1770 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 177 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 2025. A total of 218 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Copán that year. The strongest had a 6.2 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 | 1649 | 93.16% |
| Mag. 5 | 106 | 5.99% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.85% |
| 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 Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 276 kilometers (171 mi) west-southwest of Santa Rosa de Copán. It is the strongest earthquake near Copán 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 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.
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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Copán on the morning of January 21, 2026 at 07:21 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 219km southwest of Santa Rosa de Copán at a depth of 18km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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 afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 276km west-southwest of Santa Rosa de Copán at a depth of 35km 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, 1770 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Copán. This averages to 177 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
