Latest Earthquakes in Cortés Department, Honduras

Latest Earthquakes in Cortés Department, Honduras

An overview of the latest earthquakes near Cortés Department, Honduras. Each event is recorded as they happend updated every minute, the first event recorded was in 1950.

Cortés Department Earthquake Statistics

Cortés Department in , Honduras has experienced a total of 314 since the 1950's.

Number of Earthquakes per Year in Cortés Department 1950-2024

Earthquake Magnitude Distribution

When was the last earthquake in Cortés Department, Honduras?

The last earthquake in Cortés Department was 1 month ago and struck 217 km (135 mi) ↙ SW of the city. The earthquake had a magnitude 6.20 on the richter scale and a depth of 262.297 km.

What was the strongest earthquake near Cortés Department, Honduras?

The strongest earthquake recorded near Cortés Department was a 7.50 magnitude earthquake with a depth of 5.0 kilometers. It struck 7 km N of Los Amates, Guatemala or 109 km (68 mi) ↙ SW from the center of Cortés Department, 48 years ago.

How often do earthquakes occur near Cortés Department, Honduras?

In 2024, Cortés Department has experienced 2 earthquakes, which is lower than the yearly average of X. Based on the data dating back to 1950 we can asume that Cortés Department is struck by an earthquake every x months.

In 2024, Cortés Department has experienced 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of 2 or higher. That is lower than the average of 4.19 earthquakes per year in the region. Based on the data dating back to 1950 we can asume that Cortés Department is struck by an earthquake with a magnitude of 2 or higher every 0.35 months.

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Data Information

Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.

Data Sources

We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.

Disclaimer

Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.