Latest earthquakes near Santa Rosa de Copán, Copán today
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Recent Santa Rosa de Copán Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Santa Rosa de Copán. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Santa Rosa de Copán and elsewhere.
Mar 26, 2026 11:15AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake hit near Managua in Nicaragua on Thursday Morning.
Mar 14, 2026 11:00PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near San Miguel (El Salvador).
Santa Rosa de Copán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1791 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santa Rosa de Copán, Copán in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 179 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Santa Rosa de Copán roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santa Rosa de Copán in 2025. A total of 218 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santa Rosa de 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 Santa Rosa de Copán in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Santa Rosa de 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 | 1669 | 93.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 107 | 5.97% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.84% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Santa Rosa de Copán
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santa Rosa de 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 Santa Rosa de 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 Santa Rosa de 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 Santa Rosa de Copán, Copán 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 Santa Rosa de Copán.
Nearest earthquakes from Santa Rosa de Copán
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Santa Rosa de Copán, Copán. 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 Santa Rosa de Copán.
When was the last earthquake in Santa Rosa de Copán, Copán?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Rosa de Copán on the evening of April 5, 2026 at 23:00 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 283km south-east of Santa Rosa de Copán at a depth of 37km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santa Rosa de Copán, Copán in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santa Rosa de Copán, Copán?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Rosa de 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 Santa Rosa de Copán since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santa Rosa de Copán, Copán?
In the past 10 years, 1791 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santa Rosa de Copán. This averages to 179 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
