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M4.3 Earthquake near Catacamas, Olancho (Honduras)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 11:10:36 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Catacamas, Olancho (Honduras) on August 25, 2026 at 11:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

ID
0360c5b03ae93c1b2c2be8b759127ba91e414ca0
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 11:10:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Honduras
State
Olancho
City
Catacamas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.68590, -85.69370
Temperature
21.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 km
37 km — close to the regional average (33.2 km)
Regional average: 33.2 km
Why depth matters

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

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Yojoa, Lago
    Distance: 248 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'060 m ·Last eruption: -7638 ·Honduras
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras
  • Telica Activity reported
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 266 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 18 Catalogue entries

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