2009 Swan Islands earthquake
| UTC time | 2009-05-28 08:24:46 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 12867661 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | May 28, 2009 |
| Local time | 02:24 |
| Magnitude | 7.3 Mw |
| Depth | 10 kilometres (6.21 mi) |
| Epicenter | 16°44′N 86°13′W / 16.73°N 86.22°W |
| Fault | Swan Islands Transform Fault |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | Honduras Guatemala Belize |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Tsunami | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Casualties | 7 killed, 40 injured |
The 2009 Swan Islands earthquake occurred on May 28 at 02:24:45 AM local time with a moment magnitude of 7.3 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). The epicenter was located in the Caribbean Sea, 64 kilometres (40 mi) northeast of the island of Roatán, 19 miles northeast of Port Royal, Isla de Bahias, 15 miles northwest of Isla Barbaretta, and 130 kilometres (81 mi) north-northeast of La Ceiba. Three aftershocks followed the earthquake within magnitude 4 range.