Latest earthquakes near Nicaragua today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Nicaragua, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nicaragua? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nicaragua, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours ago (Apr 17 08:24AM Managua) |
M 4.2 | 195 km W from Chinandega |
| 15 hours ago (Apr 17 01:32AM Managua) |
M 3.0 | 85 km W from Chinandega |
| 21 hours ago (Apr 16 08:07PM Managua) |
M 3.1 | 88 km W from Chinandega |
| 1 day ago (Apr 16 03:38AM Managua) |
M 3.8 | 287 km W from Managua |
| 1 day ago (Apr 16 01:50AM Managua) |
M 2.9 | 29 km SW from Managua |
| 1 day ago (Apr 15 09:00PM Managua) |
M 2.5 | 186 km W from Managua |
| 1 day ago (Apr 15 08:26PM Managua) |
M 3.6 | 126 km SSW from Managua |
| 2 days ago (Apr 15 03:08PM Managua) |
M 3.3 | 108 km WSW from Managua |
| 2 days ago (Apr 15 08:36AM Managua) |
M 3.4 | 231 km WNW from Managua |
| 2 days ago (Apr 14 10:46PM Managua) |
M 3.2 | 13 km S from Chinandega |
| 2 days ago (Apr 14 05:54PM Managua) |
M 2.9 | 263 km WNW from Managua |
| 3 days ago (Apr 14 01:19PM Managua) |
M 3.0 | 275 km SSE from Nueva Guinea |
| 3 days ago (Apr 14 08:44AM Managua) |
M 2.6 | 105 km NW from Chinandega |
| 3 days ago (Apr 14 06:50AM Managua) |
M 3.3 | 241 km WNW from Managua |
| 3 days ago (Apr 14 03:23AM Managua) |
M 3.7 | 152 km SW from Managua |
| 3 days ago (Apr 13 10:24PM Managua) |
M 3.5 | 198 km SSE from Nueva Guinea |
| 3 days ago (Apr 13 10:20PM Managua) |
M 3.3 | 51 km SSW from Managua |
| 3 days ago (Apr 13 08:06PM Managua) |
M 3.4 | 130 km S from Managua |
| 3 days ago (Apr 13 05:19PM Managua) |
M 3.1 | 187 km S from Managua |
| 4 days ago (Apr 13 03:43PM Managua) |
M 3.4 | 193 km S from Managua |
| 4 days ago (Apr 13 03:30PM Managua) |
M 5.0 | 188 km S from Managua |
| 4 days ago (Apr 13 03:13PM Managua) |
M 3.4 | 275 km WNW from Managua |
| 4 days ago (Apr 13 01:50PM Managua) |
M 4.0 | 205 km SSE from Nueva Guinea |
| 4 days ago (Apr 13 11:19AM Managua) |
M 3.5 | 238 km S from Nueva Guinea |
| 4 days ago (Apr 13 05:04AM Managua) |
M 3.2 | 235 km S from Nueva Guinea |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Nicaragua
Recent Nicaragua Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nicaragua. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nicaragua and elsewhere.
Feb 8, 2025 05:23PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea 209km from George Town (Cayman Islands).
Nicaragua Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2648 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nicaragua in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 264 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nicaragua roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nicaragua in 2018. A total of 314 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nicaragua that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nicaragua in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Nicaragua during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2512 | 94.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 127 | 4.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nicaragua
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nicaragua occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/Managua timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) west of Managua, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nicaragua in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 281 kilometers (175 mi) west of Managua. It is the strongest earthquake near Nicaragua in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nicaragua in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Nicaragua.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2016 12:43PM (Managua) |
M 6.9 | 289 km W from Managua |
| Apr 21, 2022 01:42AM (Managua) |
M 6.6 | 101 km SW from Managua |
| Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM (Managua) |
M 6.5 | 105 km W from Chinandega |
| Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM (Managua) |
M 6.5 | 97 km SW from Chinandega |
| Nov 9, 2021 12:25AM (Managua) |
M 6.3 | 106 km SSW from Managua |
| Oct 12, 2024 11:43AM (Managua) |
M 6.2 | 182 km S from Managua |
| Jun 9, 2016 09:25PM (Managua) |
M 6.1 | 29 km NE from Chinandega |
| Jan 6, 2022 10:25AM (Managua) |
M 6.1 | 99 km WSW from Managua |
| Nov 24, 2018 09:40PM (Managua) |
M 6.0 | 266 km ESE from Puerto Cabezas |
| May 16, 2019 10:22AM (Managua) |
M 5.9 | 74 km W from Chinandega |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Nicaragua
Earthquakes by region of Nicaragua
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Nicaragua.
- Boaco
- Carazo
- Chinandega
- Chontales
- Estelí
- Granada
- Jinotega
- León
- Madriz
- Managua
- Masaya
- Matagalpa
- North Caribbean Coast (Costa Caribe Norte)
- Nueva Segovia
- Rivas
- South Caribbean Coast (Costa Caribe Sur)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nicaragua.
When was the last earthquake in Nicaragua?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nicaragua on the morning of April 17, 2025 at 08:24 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 195km west of Chinandega at a depth of 27km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nicaragua in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nicaragua?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Nicaragua on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 281km west-northwest of Managua at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nicaragua since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nicaragua?
In the past 10 years, 2648 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nicaragua. This averages to 265 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
