Latest earthquakes near El Paraíso, Honduras today
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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.
Nov 2, 2024 01:59PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean near Chinandega (Nicaragua).
Oct 12, 2024 11:43AM
On Saturday Morning a Shallow M6.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Liberia (Costa Rica).
Aug 28, 2024 03:57PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near San Salvador (El Salvador) on Wednesday Afternoon.
El Paraíso Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1166 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 116 earthquakes per year, or 9 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 2014. A total of 155 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of El Paraíso that year. The strongest had a 7.3 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 | 1086 | 93.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 75 | 6.43% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.43% |
| 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 124 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.
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near El Paraíso on the evening of November 20, 2024 at 19:27 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 234km southwest of Danlí at a depth of 26km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 1166 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from El Paraíso. This averages to 117 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
