Latest earthquakes near Danlí, El Paraíso today
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Recent Danlí Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Danlí. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Danlí and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 03:21PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon 150km from Managua in Nicaragua.
Danlí Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1174 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Danlí, El Paraíso in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 117 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Danlí roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Danlí in 2014. A total of 155 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Danlí 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 Danlí in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Danlí 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 | 1094 | 93.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 74 | 6.3% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Danlí
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Danlí occurred on Oct 13, 2014 21:51 local time (America/Tegucigalpa timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 236 kilometers (147 mi) south-west of Danlí, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Danlí in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 18:16, 268 kilometers (167 mi) south-west of Danlí. It is the strongest earthquake near Danlí 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 Danlí, El Paraíso 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 Danlí.
Nearest earthquakes from Danlí
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Danlí, El Paraíso. 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 Danlí.
When was the last earthquake in Danlí, El Paraíso?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Danlí on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 22:25 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 294km south of Danlí at a depth of 164km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Danlí, El Paraíso in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Danlí, El Paraíso?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Danlí on the evening of September 1, 1992 at 18:16 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 268km south-southwest of Danlí at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Danlí since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Danlí, El Paraíso?
In the past 10 years, 1174 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Danlí. This averages to 117 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
