Latest earthquakes near Nicaragua today

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List of latest earthquakes near Nicaragua.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 2, 2024 04:51PM
(Managua)
M 3.8 282 km SSE
from Masaya
Dec 2, 2024 03:49PM
(Managua)
M 3.5 283 km SSE
from Masaya
Dec 2, 2024 03:02PM
(Managua)
M 3.2 281 km SSE
from Masaya
Dec 2, 2024 08:21AM
(Managua)
M 2.6 67 km WSW
from Chinandega
Dec 2, 2024 08:02AM
(Managua)
M 3.8 294 km WNW
from Chinandega
Dec 2, 2024 05:47AM
(Managua)
M 3.1 230 km WNW
from Managua
Dec 2, 2024 04:56AM
(Managua)
M 3.2 220 km SSE
from Nueva Guinea
Dec 1, 2024 11:14AM
(Managua)
M 2.8 81 km SW
from Chinandega
Dec 1, 2024 04:47AM
(Managua)
M 3.9 228 km WNW
from Managua
Nov 30, 2024 08:50PM
(Managua)
M 3.7 197 km S
from Managua
Nov 30, 2024 03:29PM
(Managua)
M 4.0 229 km S
from Managua
Nov 30, 2024 09:58AM
(Managua)
M 3.3 250 km SSE
from Nueva Guinea
Nov 30, 2024 09:37AM
(Managua)
M 3.3 250 km SSE
from Nueva Guinea
Nov 30, 2024 06:30AM
(Managua)
M 3.7 56 km WSW
from León
Nov 29, 2024 11:09PM
(Managua)
M 2.6 76 km SSW
from León
Nov 29, 2024 08:41PM
(Managua)
M 3.8 206 km S
from Managua
Nov 29, 2024 08:04PM
(Managua)
M 2.7 246 km SE
from Managua
Nov 29, 2024 07:49PM
(Managua)
M 3.0 247 km SE
from Managua
Nov 29, 2024 07:10PM
(Managua)
M 4.2 112 km SW
from Managua
Nov 29, 2024 08:13AM
(Managua)
M 3.7 225 km SE
from Managua
Nov 29, 2024 03:09AM
(Managua)
M 2.5 113 km W
from Chinandega
Nov 29, 2024 02:10AM
(Managua)
M 2.9 275 km WNW
from Managua
Nov 28, 2024 06:15PM
(Managua)
M 3.4 228 km WNW
from Managua
Nov 28, 2024 12:36PM
(Managua)
M 3.8 195 km S
from Managua
Nov 28, 2024 12:24PM
(Managua)
M 3.8 169 km SSE
from Managua

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.

Nicaragua Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
260 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Dec 2, 2024 16:51

Average

A total of 2601 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 260 earthquakes per year, or 21 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Nicaragua with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Nicaragua (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2461 94.62%
Mag. 5 131 5.04%
Mag. 6 9 0.35%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Nicaragua

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Nov 24, 2016 12:43.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jan 13, 2001 11:33.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM
(Managua)
M 6.5 97 km SW
from Chinandega
Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM
(Managua)
M 6.5 105 km W
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
Jan 6, 2022 10:25AM
(Managua)
M 6.1 99 km WSW
from Managua
Jun 9, 2016 09:25PM
(Managua)
M 6.1 29 km NE
from Chinandega
Nov 24, 2018 09:40PM
(Managua)
M 6.0 266 km ESE
from Puerto Cabezas
Apr 2, 2018 05:23PM
(Managua)
M 5.9 285 km WNW
from Managua

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Nicaragua

Earthquakes by region of Nicaragua

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nicaragua.

When was the last earthquake in Nicaragua?

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nicaragua on the afternoon of December 2, 2024 at 16:51 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 282km south-southeast of Masaya at a depth of 22km 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, 2601 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nicaragua. This averages to 260 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.