Latest earthquakes near Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán today
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Recent Tegucigalpa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tegucigalpa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tegucigalpa and elsewhere.
Dec 8, 2024 09:50PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit near La Unión in El Salvador on Sunday Evening.
Tegucigalpa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1487 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 148 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tegucigalpa roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tegucigalpa in 2023. A total of 178 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tegucigalpa 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 Tegucigalpa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tegucigalpa 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 | 1385 | 93.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 95 | 6.39% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tegucigalpa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tegucigalpa 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 Tegucigalpa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 18:16, 261 kilometers (162 mi) west-southwest of Tegucigalpa. It is the strongest earthquake near Tegucigalpa 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 Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán 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 Tegucigalpa.
Nearest earthquakes from Tegucigalpa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán. 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 Tegucigalpa.
When was the last earthquake in Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tegucigalpa on the evening of December 20, 2024 at 19:37 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 276km west-southwest of Tegucigalpa at a depth of 39km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tegucigalpa on the evening of September 1, 1992 at 18:16 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 261km south of Tegucigalpa at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tegucigalpa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán?
In the past 10 years, 1487 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tegucigalpa. This averages to 149 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
