M3.8 Depth: 4.5 km

M3.8 Earthquake near GOLFO DE FONSECA, HONDURAS (Honduras)

UTC time: 2025-08-03 14:07:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2025 at 14:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near GOLFO DE FONSECA, HONDURAS (Honduras). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

4.5 km

UTC time

2025-08-03 14:07:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Honduras

City

Valle

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.30420, -87.69300

Temperature

34.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

4.5 km

4.5 km — shallower than the regional average (27.8 km)

Regional average: 27.8 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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