M3.5 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Omoa, Cortés (Honduras)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 06:52:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 06:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Omoa, Cortés (Honduras). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

1.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 06:52:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Honduras

State

Cortés

City

Omoa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

15.79000, -88.12000

Temperature

23.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1 km

1 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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