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Clear filtersHonduras Logs More Than 1,600 Earthquakes Since 2023
Honduras registered over 1,600 seismic events from 2023 through July 2026, mostly minor, with concentrations in Cortés, Comayagua, and the Gulf of Fonseca driven by tectonic-plate movement and faults, though none caused reported damage.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Aug 15, 2026#seismic-activity#tectonic-plates#earthquake-dataBark Beetle Infests Nearly 300 Hectares of Honduran Forest
A bark beetle pest has damaged 296.89 hectares of pine forest across Honduras in 2026, with drought and high temperatures weakening trees and fueling rapid spread, particularly in Yoro, Lempira, and El Paraíso departments.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Aug 10, 2026#bark-beetle#forest-pest#droughtForest Fires Scorch More Than 93,000 Hectares in Dry Season
Honduras recorded 1,007 forest fires during the extended dry season, scorching 93,634 hectares nationwide, with Olancho suffering the worst damage and officials warning of serious risks to water supplies.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 7, 2026#forest-fires#dry-season#icf