Latest earthquakes near Cortés, Honduras today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cortés, Honduras, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cortés? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cortés, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.2 | 247 km SSW from San Pedro Sula |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.2 | 247 km SSW from San Pedro Sula |
| 3 days ago (Mar 22 03:51PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.0 | 300 km SSW from San Pedro Sula |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 02:15AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.0 | 300 km SSW from San Pedro Sula |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:56AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.5 | 222 km SSW from San Pedro Sula |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:31AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.6 | 260 km S from San Pedro Sula |
| 7 days ago (Mar 18 08:47PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.8 | 235 km SSW from San Pedro Sula |
| 7 days ago (Mar 18 07:21PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.4 | 193 km SSE from San Pedro Sula |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 09:24AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.5 | 270 km S from San Pedro Sula |
| 9 days ago (Mar 16 07:12PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.2 | 260 km SSE from San Pedro Sula |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 02:01AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.6 | 248 km S from San Pedro Sula |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 01:57AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.9 | 250 km S from San Pedro Sula |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 01:14AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.1 | 247 km S from San Pedro Sula |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 05:38AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.0 | 291 km SSW from San Pedro Sula |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 05:38AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.0 | 291 km SSW from San Pedro Sula |
| 11 days ago (Mar 14 11:11PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.8 | 290 km ENE from San Pedro Sula |
| 11 days ago (Mar 14 04:43PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.1 | 296 km SSW from San Pedro Sula |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 12:13PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.9 | 250 km S from San Pedro Sula |
| 13 days ago (Mar 12 01:36PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.1 | 289 km SSW from San Pedro Sula |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 10:08AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.3 | 246 km S from San Pedro Sula |
| 18 days ago (Mar 8 02:35AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.5 | 246 km SSE from San Pedro Sula |
| 19 days ago (Mar 6 06:58PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.6 | 241 km S from San Pedro Sula |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 12:29PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.1 | 276 km SE from San Pedro Sula |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 12:02PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.6 | 249 km S from San Pedro Sula |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 12:00PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.8 | 243 km S from San Pedro Sula |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Cortés
Recent Cortés Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cortés. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cortés and elsewhere.
Feb 8, 2025 05:23PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea 209km from George Town (Cayman Islands).
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
Cortés Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 495 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cortés, Honduras in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 49 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cortés roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cortés in 2018. A total of 70 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cortés that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cortés in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cortés 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 | 453 | 91.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 7.68% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.81% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cortés
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cortés occurred on May 30, 2019 03:03 local time (America/Tegucigalpa timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) south-southwest of San Pedro Sula, at a depth of 58 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cortés in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 6, 1915 19:31, 186 kilometers (116 mi) south-southwest of San Pedro Sula. It is the strongest earthquake near Cortés 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 Cortés, 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 Cortés.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2019 03:03AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.6 | 291 km SSW from San Pedro Sula |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.2 | 275 km SSW from San Pedro Sula |
| Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.2 | 226 km WSW from San Pedro Sula |
| Apr 16, 2020 02:04AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.1 | 298 km ENE from San Pedro Sula |
| Apr 2, 2018 05:23PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.9 | 276 km SSW from San Pedro Sula |
| Jul 30, 2019 11:54PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.9 | 267 km SSW from San Pedro Sula |
| 76 days ago (Jan 9 10:31AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.8 | 281 km SW from San Pedro Sula |
| Aug 10, 2020 08:13AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.7 | 277 km NE from San Pedro Sula |
| Dec 15, 2022 08:32AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.7 | 286 km S from San Pedro Sula |
| Dec 8, 2024 09:50PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.6 | 247 km S from San Pedro Sula |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Cortés
Earthquakes by city in Cortés
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Cortés, Honduras.
Use this regional Cortés earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Puerto Cortez, La Lima, Villanueva, Cofradía and Potrerillos.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cortés.
When was the last earthquake in Cortés, Honduras?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cortés on the night of March 24, 2025 at 02:05 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 247km south-southwest of San Pedro Sula at a depth of 166km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cortés, Honduras in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cortés, Honduras?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cortés on the evening of September 6, 1915 at 19:31 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 186km southwest of San Pedro Sula at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cortés since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cortés, Honduras?
In the past 10 years, 495 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cortés. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
