Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Off Honduras Coast

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 6, 2026 · Originally reported June 5, 2026 by El Heraldo

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Honduras on Friday morning, centered 132 kilometers southwest of La Virtud in Lempira, with no damage or injuries reported on land.

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