M4.2 Depth: 1.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Omoa, Cortés (Honduras)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 22:33:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 20, 2026 at 22:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Omoa, Cortés (Honduras). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

1.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-20 22:33:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Honduras

State

Cortés

City

Omoa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

15.80000, -88.09000

Temperature

24.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1 km

1 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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