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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.
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.
Jul 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Jul 7, 2026 12:11PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near San José (Costa Rica).
Jun 26, 2026 05:57AM
On Friday Night a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck near Managua in Nicaragua.
Nicaragua Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2749 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 274 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 | 2620 | 95.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 121 | 4.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.29% |
| 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 Sep 6, 1915 19:35, 262 kilometers (163 mi) west of Chinandega. It is the strongest earthquake near Nicaragua in the past 126 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.
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 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nicaragua on the morning of July 17, 2026 at 08:48 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 663km west of Chinandega at a depth of 15km 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 evening of September 6, 1915 at 19:35 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 262km northwest of Chinandega at a depth of 15km under land. 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, 2749 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nicaragua. This averages to 275 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
