Latest earthquakes near El Paraíso, Honduras today

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List of latest earthquakes near El Paraíso.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 15, 2024 03:09AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 3.0 225 km SW
from Danlí
Oct 15, 2024 12:26AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.9 263 km SSW
from Danlí
Oct 14, 2024 11:55PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.9 257 km SSW
from Danlí
Oct 14, 2024 09:17PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 3.1 262 km S
from Danlí
Oct 14, 2024 09:06PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 3.5 277 km S
from Danlí
Oct 14, 2024 09:00PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.9 222 km SW
from Danlí
Oct 14, 2024 07:15PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 3.5 298 km SSW
from Danlí
Oct 14, 2024 06:12PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.8 179 km SW
from Danlí
Oct 14, 2024 02:36PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 3.2 280 km SSW
from Danlí
Oct 14, 2024 11:36AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.9 258 km SW
from Danlí
Oct 14, 2024 07:21AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.7 250 km SSW
from Danlí
Oct 14, 2024 07:08AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 4.5 269 km W
from Danlí
Oct 14, 2024 06:57AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 3.2 279 km SSW
from Danlí
Oct 14, 2024 05:44AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 3.5 166 km SSW
from Danlí
Oct 14, 2024 03:15AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.7 253 km S
from Danlí
Oct 14, 2024 03:06AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 3.3 226 km SW
from Danlí
Oct 13, 2024 10:26AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.5 256 km S
from Danlí
Oct 13, 2024 09:01AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.5 171 km WSW
from Danlí
Oct 13, 2024 05:22AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.6 217 km SW
from Danlí
Oct 12, 2024 11:17PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 3.0 275 km SW
from Danlí
Oct 12, 2024 03:56PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.5 20 km NE
from Danlí
Oct 12, 2024 11:43AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 6.2 397 km S
from Danlí
Oct 12, 2024 05:23AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 3.0 289 km SW
from Danlí
Oct 12, 2024 01:38AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.7 293 km SSE
from Danlí
Oct 12, 2024 01:31AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 2.5 262 km SSW
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.

El Paraíso Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
116 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Oct 15, 2024 03:09

Average

A total of 1168 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of El Paraíso with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near El Paraíso (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1088 93.15%
Mag. 5 75 6.42%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.6
On Apr 21, 2022 01:42.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jan 13, 2001 11:33.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near El Paraíso.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 21, 2022 01:42AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 6.6 279 km S
from Danlí
Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 6.5 252 km SSW
from Danlí
Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 6.5 212 km SW
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
Dec 15, 2022 08:32AM
(Tegucigalpa)
M 5.7 231 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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near El Paraíso on the night of October 15, 2024 at 03:09 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 225km southwest of Danlí at a depth of 32km 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, 1168 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.