M3.2 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near HONDURAS (Honduras)

UTC time: 2025-07-27 00:23:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2025 at 00:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near HONDURAS (Honduras). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-27 00:23:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Honduras

City

Santa Bárbara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

15.49000, -88.33000

Temperature

24.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 km — shallower than the regional average (27.8 km)

Regional average: 27.8 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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