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M4.2 Depth: 200.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near GOLFO DE FONSECA, HONDURAS

UTC time: 2026-05-16 08:45:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 08:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near GOLFO DE FONSECA, HONDURAS. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 200 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
200.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 08:45:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.17930, -87.56210
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 200 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 200 km
Intermediate
200 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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