M3.0 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Omoa, Cortés (Honduras)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 15:19:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 24, 2026 at 15:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Omoa, Cortés (Honduras). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-24 15:19:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Honduras

State

Cortés

City

Omoa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

15.77000, -88.10000

Temperature

25.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 km — shallower than the regional average (28.3 km)

Regional average: 28.3 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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