M3.8 Depth: 300.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near HONDURAS (Honduras)

UTC time: 2025-12-21 08:00:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near HONDURAS (Honduras) on December 21, 2025 at 08:00 UTC. At roughly 300 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

300.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-21 08:00:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Honduras

City

Choluteca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.67560, -86.79000

Temperature

26.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

300 km

300 km — deeper than the regional average (27.8 km)

Regional average: 27.8 km

Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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