Latest earthquakes near Choloma, Cortés today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Choloma, Cortés, Honduras, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Choloma? If an earthquake is happening right now near Choloma, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Choloma Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Choloma. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Choloma and elsewhere.
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
Dec 8, 2024 09:50PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit near La Unión in El Salvador on Sunday Evening.
Choloma Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 292 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Choloma, Cortés in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Choloma roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Choloma in 2018. A total of 52 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Choloma 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 Choloma in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Choloma 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 | 263 | 90.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 8.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.03% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Choloma
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Choloma occurred on Jul 20, 2024 20:53 local time (America/Tegucigalpa timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 238 kilometers (148 mi) west-southwest of Choloma, at a depth of 272 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Choloma in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 6, 1915 19:31, 201 kilometers (125 mi) west-southwest of Choloma. It is the strongest earthquake near Choloma 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 Choloma, Cortés 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 Choloma.
Nearest earthquakes from Choloma
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Choloma, Cortés. 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 Choloma.
When was the last earthquake in Choloma, Cortés?
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Choloma on the night of February 5, 2025 at 01:01 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 394km west-southwest of Choloma at a depth of 60km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Choloma, Cortés in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Choloma, Cortés?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Choloma on the evening of September 6, 1915 at 19:31 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 201km southwest of Choloma at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Choloma since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Choloma, Cortés?
In the past 10 years, 292 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Choloma. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
