M2.5 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near HONDURAS (Honduras)

UTC time: 2025-10-01 04:03:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 1, 2025 at 04:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near HONDURAS (Honduras). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

1.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-01 04:03:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Honduras

City

El Paraíso

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.17000, -86.10000

Temperature

20.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1 km

1 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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