M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Choluteca (Honduras)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 20:14:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Choluteca (Honduras) on March 1, 2026 at 20:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-01 20:14:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Honduras

State

Choluteca

City

Choluteca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.11000, -87.18000

Temperature

36.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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