Earthquakes in Honduras — May 2026
2 earthquakes were recorded in Honduras during May 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Honduras was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near San José del Potrero, Honduras on 06 May 2026 at 10:42 UTC. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake radiates roughly 60 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Honduras monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.4 near San José del Potrero, Honduras on 06 May at 10 km; M4.3 near Barra Patuca, Honduras on 31 May at 10 km.
That is 14% below the 2 events Honduras averages per month across the 9 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Honduras, May 2026
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | San José del Potrero, Honduras | 10.0 | Honduras | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Barra Patuca, Honduras | 10.0 | Honduras | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Honduras in May 2026?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Honduras during May 2026, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Honduras in May 2026?
A magnitude 4.4 event near San José del Potrero, Honduras on 06 May 2026.
Other months in Honduras
Magnitudes for May 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.