Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
218 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras
M4.2 Earthquake near 218 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras
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About this earthquake
On February 9, 2025 at 23:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 218 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
7459f5f9ce49dc04ff3f95b1aca69ed3bd625179
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-09 23:46:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.55330,
-83.33800
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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