Latest earthquakes near Yoro, Honduras today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yoro, Honduras, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yoro? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yoro, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yoro Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yoro. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yoro and elsewhere.
Jan 16, 2026 12:08AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Friday Night in the Caribbean Sea near San Pedro Sula (Honduras).
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).
Yoro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 555 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yoro, Honduras in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 55 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yoro roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yoro in 2025. A total of 81 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yoro 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 Yoro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yoro 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 | 502 | 90.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 47 | 8.47% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.08% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yoro
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yoro occurred on May 30, 2019 03:03 local time (America/Tegucigalpa timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 294 kilometers (183 mi) south-southwest of El Progreso, at a depth of 58 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yoro in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 6, 1915 19:31, 192 kilometers (119 mi) south-southwest of El Progreso. It is the strongest earthquake near Yoro 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 Yoro, 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 Yoro.
Earthquakes by city in Yoro
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Yoro, Honduras.
Use this regional Yoro earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Olanchito and Yoro.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yoro.
When was the last earthquake in Yoro, Honduras?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Yoro on the afternoon of January 27, 2026 at 17:55 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 286km south-southwest of El Progreso at a depth of 68km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yoro, Honduras in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yoro, Honduras?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Yoro on the evening of September 6, 1915 at 19:31 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 192km southwest of El Progreso at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yoro since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yoro, Honduras?
In the past 10 years, 555 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yoro. This averages to 56 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
