Latest earthquakes near El Paraíso, Honduras today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near El Paraíso, Honduras, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in El Paraíso? If an earthquake is happening right now near El Paraíso, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours ago (Mar 26 02:54PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.7 | 248 km S from Danlí |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 05:23PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.8 | 219 km SW from Danlí |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 04:12PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.7 | 222 km SW from Danlí |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 11:20AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.8 | 298 km WSW from Danlí |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 03:57PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.1 | 220 km SW from Danlí |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 04:00AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.3 | 216 km SW from Danlí |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.2 | 243 km WSW from Danlí |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.2 | 243 km WSW from Danlí |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 05:04PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.9 | 220 km SW from Danlí |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 06:04PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.2 | 291 km WSW from Danlí |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 05:43PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.7 | 278 km SSW from Danlí |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 06:03AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.9 | 290 km SW from Danlí |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 02:04AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.7 | 269 km SW from Danlí |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 05:38PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.2 | 279 km SSW from Danlí |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 11:15AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.7 | 222 km SSW from Danlí |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 02:15AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.0 | 274 km WSW from Danlí |
| 6 days ago (Mar 19 10:13PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.7 | 253 km WSW from Danlí |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 05:14PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.9 | 280 km S from Danlí |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 04:13PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.7 | 244 km SSE from Danlí |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 05:55AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.3 | 220 km SSW from Danlí |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:56AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.5 | 231 km WSW from Danlí |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:31AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.6 | 156 km SW from Danlí |
| 7 days ago (Mar 18 09:06PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.9 | 269 km WSW from Danlí |
| 7 days ago (Mar 18 08:54PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.2 | 242 km SSW from Danlí |
| 7 days ago (Mar 18 08:47PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.8 | 279 km W from Danlí |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near El Paraíso
Recent El Paraíso Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near El Paraíso. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near El Paraíso 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.
El Paraíso Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1204 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of El Paraíso, Honduras in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 120 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near El Paraíso roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near El Paraíso in 2023. A total of 149 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of El Paraíso that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of El Paraíso in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near El Paraíso 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 | 1122 | 93.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 76 | 6.31% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near El Paraíso
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near El Paraíso occurred on Apr 21, 2022 01:42 local time (America/Tegucigalpa timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) south of Danlí, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near El Paraíso in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 250 kilometers (155 mi) south of Danlí. It is the strongest earthquake near El Paraíso 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 El Paraíso, 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 El Paraíso.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2022 01:42AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.6 | 279 km S from Danlí |
| Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.5 | 212 km SW from Danlí |
| Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.5 | 252 km SSW from Danlí |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.2 | 275 km WSW from Danlí |
| Jan 6, 2022 10:25AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.1 | 241 km SSW from Danlí |
| Jun 9, 2016 09:25PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.1 | 140 km SSW from Danlí |
| Apr 2, 2018 05:23PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.9 | 249 km WSW from Danlí |
| May 16, 2019 10:22AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.9 | 204 km SW from Danlí |
| Jul 30, 2019 11:54PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.9 | 289 km WSW from Danlí |
| Sep 14, 2016 11:57PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.7 | 177 km S from Danlí |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near El Paraíso
Earthquakes by city in El Paraíso
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in El Paraíso, Honduras.
Use this regional El Paraíso earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including El Paraíso.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near El Paraíso.
When was the last earthquake in El Paraíso, Honduras?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near El Paraíso on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 14:54 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 248km south of Danlí at a depth of 115km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near El Paraíso, Honduras in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near El Paraíso, Honduras?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near El Paraíso on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 250km west-southwest of Danlí at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near El Paraíso since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near El Paraíso, Honduras?
In the past 10 years, 1204 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from El Paraíso. This averages to 120 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
