Honduras
Honduras: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Honduras on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event7.2 km²7 h ago11 km NNE of Choloma, Honduras
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
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Forecast for the area around: Tegucigalpa. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · San Pedro Sula
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · San Pedro Sula
Forecast for the area around: Honduras. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Honduras
- 7 h agoWildfire near Choloma, Honduras – active7.2 km² · 11 km NNE of Choloma, Honduras
- 20 h agoWildfire near Brus Laguna, Honduras – active6.1 km² · 19 km SSW of Brus Laguna, Honduras
- 44 h agoWildfire near Juticalpa, Honduras – active3.1 km² · 33 km SE of Juticalpa, Honduras
- 4.382 days agoM4.3 earthquake near Savannah Bight, Honduras55 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras
- 4.1167 days agoM4.1 earthquake near Puerto Cortez, Honduras23 km E of Puerto Cortez, Honduras
- 4.3168 days agoM4.3 earthquake near Barra Patuca, Honduras169 km N of Barra Patuca, Honduras
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Honduras
Honduras has recorded 467 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M7.5 in 2018.
Satellites have detected 11 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 25 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
467 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M7.5.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 55 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 23 km E of Puerto Cortez, Honduras | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 169 km N of Barra Patuca, Honduras | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 9 km SE of Sulaco, Honduras | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 58 km W of Macuelizo, Honduras | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 38 km NNW of San Pedro Sula, Honduras | 11.7 km | |
| 4.3 | 63 km NNW of Tela, Honduras | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 204 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras | 19.0 km | |
| 7.3 | 46 km NNE of French Harbor, Honduras | 10.0 km | |
| 6.1 | 55 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | 12.0 km | |
| 6.1 | 37 km N of Puerto Cortez, Honduras | 33.0 km | |
| 6.0 | 60 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | 33.0 km | |
| 6.0 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | 38.4 km | |
| 6.0 | 17 km SSE of Amapala, Honduras | 6.0 km | |
| 5.9 | 40 km N of Tela, Honduras | 23.0 km | |
| 5.9 | 210 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras | 10.0 km | |
| 5.9 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | 217.8 km | |
| 5.9 | 195 km NNE of Barra Patuca, Honduras | 10.0 km | |
| 5.9 | 42 km N of Sandy Bay, Honduras | 36.0 km | |
| 5.8 | 127 km N of Iriona, Honduras | 7.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 42 km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras | 10.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 136 km N of Iriona, Honduras | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 7 | M5.2 |
| 2025 | 23 | M4.9 |
| 2024 | 9 | M4.9 |
| 2023 | 18 | M5.5 |
| 2022 | 11 | M5.4 |
| 2021 | 8 | M5.2 |
| 2020 | 14 | M6.1 |
| 2019 | 12 | M5.1 |
| 2018 | 25 | M7.5 |
| 2017 | 6 | M4.6 |
| 2016 | 17 | M5.4 |
| 2015 | 8 | M4.9 |
| 2014 | 8 | M5.2 |
| 2013 | 22 | M5.4 |
| 2012 | 12 | M4.8 |
| 2011 | 9 | M5.8 |
| 2010 | 6 | M5.1 |
| 2009 | 34 | M7.3 |
| 2008 | 20 | M5.6 |
| 2007 | 6 | M5.6 |
| 2006 | 8 | M5.5 |
| 2005 | 8 | M5.9 |
| 2004 | 9 | M5.9 |
| 2003 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 2002 | 5 | M6.0 |
| 2001 | 12 | M5.5 |
| 2000 | 7 | M4.6 |
| 1999 | 22 | M6.0 |
| 1998 | 3 | M5.6 |
| 1997 | 14 | M6.1 |
| 1996 | 8 | M5.6 |
| 1995 | 5 | M5.4 |
| 1994 | 5 | M5.5 |
| 1993 | 7 | M5.9 |
| 1992 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 1991 | 7 | M5.4 |
| 1990 | 8 | M5.4 |
| 1989 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1988 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1987 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1986 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1985 | 4 | M4.7 |
| 1984 | 5 | M5.0 |
| 1982 | 15 | M6.0 |
| 1981 | 7 | M5.3 |
| 1980 | 4 | M5.3 |
| 1979 | 3 | M4.9 |
| 1978 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1977 | 5 | M5.9 |
| 1976 | 7 | M5.3 |
Wildfires
11 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 25 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2 km² | 11 km NNE of Choloma, Honduras | Active | |
| 6.1 km² | 19 km SSW of Brus Laguna, Honduras | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 33 km SE of Juticalpa, Honduras | Active | |
| 18 km² | 46 km NW of Teupasenti, Honduras | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 57 km NNE of Tegucigalpa, Honduras | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 36 km S of Danli, Honduras | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 48 km S of Olanchito, Honduras | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 17 km SE of Juticalpa, Honduras | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 19 km ESE of Catacamas, Honduras | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 39 km NE of Tegucigalpa, Honduras | Inactive |
Show all (14)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 km² | 25 km ESE of Danli, Honduras | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 18 km ENE of Teupasenti, Honduras | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 19 km S of Guajiquiro, Honduras | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 40 km WSW of Tegucigalpa, Honduras | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 km² | 36 km S of Danli, Honduras | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 48 km S of Olanchito, Honduras | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 46 km NW of Teupasenti, Honduras | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 18 km ENE of Teupasenti, Honduras | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 19 km S of Guajiquiro, Honduras | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 39 km NE of Tegucigalpa, Honduras | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 57 km NNE of Tegucigalpa, Honduras | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 25 km ESE of Danli, Honduras | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 17 km SE of Juticalpa, Honduras | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 19 km ESE of Catacamas, Honduras | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 40 km WSW of Tegucigalpa, Honduras | Inactive |
Regions
- Bay Islands
- Colón Department
- Gracias a Dios Department
- Atlántida Department
- Valle Department
- Cortés Department
- Choluteca Department
- Yoro Department
- Comayagua Department
- Copán Department
- Lempira Department
- Santa Bárbara Department
- Ocotepeque Department
- El Paraíso Department
- Francisco Morazán Department
- Olancho Department
Places
- Tegucigalpa
- San Pedro Sula
- Danli
- La Ceiba
- La Ceiba
- Puerto Cortez
- Catacamas
- Choloma
- Siguatepeque
- Olanchito
- Tocoa
- El Progreso
- Santa Cruz de Yojoa
- Ciudad Choluteca
- San Pedro de Copan
- Comayagua
- Omoa
- El Negrito
- Sonaguera
- Quimistan
- La Lima
- Teupasenti
- Lepaera
- Macuelizo
- Victoria
- Saba
- Juticalpa
- Villa de San Antonio
- Villanueva
- Dulce Nombre de Culmi
- El Rosario
- Tela
- Santa Rosa de Copan
- Potrerillos
- La Iguala
- Arizona
- San Francisco de Yojoa
- Marcovia
- San Luis
- Sabanagrande
- San Antonio de Cortes
- Gualaco
- San Lorenzo
- Yamaranguila
- Santa Rita
- Iriona
- Esquias
- Langue
- Cofradia
- Azacualpa