M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Dulce Nombre de Culmí, Olancho (Honduras)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 14:27:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Dulce Nombre de Culmí, Olancho (Honduras) on June 15, 2026 at 14:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-15 14:27:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Honduras

State

Olancho

City

Dulce Nombre de Culmí

Source

emsc

Coordinates

15.00000, -85.03000

Temperature

29.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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