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.
May 12, 2024 05:39AM
Strong M6.4 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Sunday Morning.
Santa Rosa de Copán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1664 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 166 earthquakes per year, or 13 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 2019. A total of 209 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santa Rosa de 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 Santa Rosa de Copán in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 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 | 1544 | 92.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 109 | 6.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.6% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 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 Oct 13, 2014 21:51 local time (America/Tegucigalpa timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 259 kilometers (161 mi) south-southeast of Santa Rosa de Copán, at a depth of 40 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 Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 191 kilometers (119 mi) south-southeast of Santa Rosa de Copán. It is the strongest earthquake near Santa Rosa de Copán 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 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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Rosa de Copán on the afternoon of May 16, 2024 at 14:19 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 248km south-southeast of Santa Rosa de Copán at a depth of 28km 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 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 Santa Rosa de Copán since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santa Rosa de Copán, Copán?
In the past 10 years, 1664 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santa Rosa de Copán. This averages to 166 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
