Latest earthquakes near Francisco Morazán, Honduras today
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Recent Francisco Morazán Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Francisco Morazán. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Francisco Morazán and elsewhere.
Jul 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Francisco Morazán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1570 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Francisco Morazán, Honduras in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 157 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Francisco Morazán roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Francisco Morazán in 2025. A total of 188 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Francisco Morazán that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Francisco Morazán in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Francisco Morazán 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 | 1466 | 93.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 96 | 6.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Francisco Morazán
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Francisco Morazán occurred on May 30, 2019 03:03 local time (America/Tegucigalpa timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 247 kilometers (153 mi) west-southwest of Tegucigalpa, at a depth of 58 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Francisco Morazán in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 195 kilometers (121 mi) west-southwest of Tegucigalpa. It is the strongest earthquake near Francisco Morazán in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Francisco Morazán, 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 Francisco Morazán.
Earthquakes by city in Francisco Morazán
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Francisco Morazán.
When was the last earthquake in Francisco Morazán, Honduras?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Francisco Morazán on the evening of September 19, 2026 at 18:22 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 239km southwest of Tegucigalpa at a depth of 50km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Francisco Morazán, Honduras in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Francisco Morazán, Honduras?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Francisco Morazán on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 195km southwest of Tegucigalpa at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Francisco Morazán since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Francisco Morazán, Honduras?
In the past 10 years, 1570 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Francisco Morazán. This averages to 157 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
