Latest earthquakes near Olancho, Honduras today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Olancho, Honduras, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Olancho? If an earthquake is happening right now near Olancho, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hours ago (Mar 25 05:23PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.8 | 298 km SW from Juticalpa |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 04:00AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.3 | 294 km SW from Juticalpa |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 02:15AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.0 | 344 km SW from Juticalpa |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:56AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.5 | 290 km WSW from Juticalpa |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:31AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.6 | 232 km SW from Juticalpa |
| 7 days ago (Mar 18 07:21PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.4 | 122 km SW from Juticalpa |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 09:24AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.5 | 228 km SW from Juticalpa |
| 8 days ago (Mar 17 06:13PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.1 | 299 km S from Juticalpa |
| 9 days ago (Mar 16 07:12PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.2 | 198 km SW from Juticalpa |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 02:01AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.6 | 236 km SW from Juticalpa |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 01:57AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.9 | 236 km SW from Juticalpa |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 01:14AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.1 | 233 km SW from Juticalpa |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 10:36AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.9 | 293 km SSW from Juticalpa |
| 11 days ago (Mar 14 11:11PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 4.8 | 252 km NNE from Juticalpa |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 12:13PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.9 | 239 km SW from Juticalpa |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 10:08AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.3 | 241 km SW from Juticalpa |
| 17 days ago (Mar 8 03:20PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.9 | 297 km SSW from Juticalpa |
| 18 days ago (Mar 8 06:13AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.6 | 297 km SW from Juticalpa |
| 18 days ago (Mar 8 02:35AM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.5 | 181 km SW from Juticalpa |
| 19 days ago (Mar 7 12:16PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.5 | 241 km SSW from Juticalpa |
| 19 days ago (Mar 6 11:41PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.8 | 299 km SSW from Juticalpa |
| 19 days ago (Mar 6 06:58PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.6 | 231 km SW from Juticalpa |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 12:29PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 3.1 | 104 km S from Juticalpa |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 12:02PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.6 | 236 km SW from Juticalpa |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 12:00PM Tegucigalpa) |
M 2.8 | 233 km SW from Juticalpa |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Olancho
Recent Olancho Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Olancho. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Olancho and elsewhere.
Feb 8, 2025 05:23PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea 209km from George Town (Cayman Islands).
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
Olancho Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 378 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Olancho, Honduras in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Olancho roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Olancho in 2016. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Olancho that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Olancho in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Olancho 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 | 336 | 88.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 39 | 10.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Olancho
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Olancho occurred on Jul 18, 2023 18:22 local time (America/Tegucigalpa timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) south-west of Juticalpa, at a depth of 71 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Olancho in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on May 28, 2009 02:24, 230 kilometers (143 mi) south-west of Juticalpa. It is the strongest earthquake near Olancho in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Olancho, 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 Olancho.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.5 | 289 km SW from Juticalpa |
| Apr 16, 2020 02:04AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.1 | 261 km NNE from Juticalpa |
| Jun 9, 2016 09:25PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 6.1 | 219 km SSW from Juticalpa |
| May 16, 2019 10:22AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.9 | 284 km SW from Juticalpa |
| Aug 10, 2020 08:13AM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.7 | 247 km N from Juticalpa |
| Sep 14, 2016 11:57PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.7 | 252 km S from Juticalpa |
| Apr 23, 2018 08:29PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.6 | 293 km SW from Juticalpa |
| Mar 16, 2024 06:44PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.6 | 297 km SSW from Juticalpa |
| Dec 8, 2024 09:50PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.6 | 233 km SW from Juticalpa |
| May 21, 2021 04:19PM (Tegucigalpa) |
M 5.6 | 292 km SSW from Juticalpa |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Olancho
Earthquakes by city in Olancho
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Olancho, Honduras.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Olancho.
When was the last earthquake in Olancho, Honduras?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Olancho on the afternoon of March 25, 2025 at 17:23 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 298km southwest of Juticalpa at a depth of 30km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Olancho, Honduras in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Olancho, Honduras?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Olancho on the night of May 28, 2009 at 02:24 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 230km north of Juticalpa at a depth of 19km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Olancho since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Olancho, Honduras?
In the past 10 years, 378 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Olancho. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
