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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 6 km NW of Concepción de la Barranca, Honduras

UTC time: 2025-01-22 06:01:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2025 at 06:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 6 km NW of Concepción de la Barranca, 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-22 06:01:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
15.20960, -88.76140

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

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