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M3.4 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near San Antonio de Oriente, Francisco Morazán (Honduras)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 00:07:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near San Antonio de Oriente, Francisco Morazán (Honduras) on August 17, 2026 at 00:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper than the regional average (28.4 km)
Regional average: 28.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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