Latest earthquakes near Valle, Honduras today
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Recent Valle Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Valle. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Valle and elsewhere.
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
Dec 8, 2024 09:50PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit near La Unión in El Salvador on Sunday Evening.
Valle Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1920 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Valle, Honduras in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 192 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Valle roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Valle in 2022. A total of 227 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Valle that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Valle in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Valle 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 | 1788 | 93.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 120 | 6.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Valle
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Valle occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/Tegucigalpa timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) south-west of San Lorenzo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Valle in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 18:16, 187 kilometers (116 mi) south-west of San Lorenzo. It is the strongest earthquake near Valle 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 Valle, 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 Valle.
Earthquakes by city in Valle
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Valle, Honduras.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Valle.
When was the last earthquake in Valle, Honduras?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Valle on the evening of February 21, 2025 at 19:58 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 117km south-southwest of San Lorenzo at a depth of 37km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Valle, Honduras in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Valle, Honduras?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Valle on the evening of September 1, 1992 at 18:16 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 187km south of San Lorenzo at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Valle since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Valle, Honduras?
In the past 10 years, 1920 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Valle. This averages to 192 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
