Latest earthquakes near Boaco today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Boaco, Nicaragua, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Boaco? If an earthquake is happening right now near Boaco, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Boaco Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Boaco. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Boaco and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 03:21PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon 150km from Managua in Nicaragua.
Boaco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1541 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Boaco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 154 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Boaco roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Boaco in 2022. A total of 199 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Boaco that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Boaco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Boaco 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 | 1448 | 93.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 86 | 5.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Boaco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Boaco occurred on Oct 13, 2014 21:51 local time (America/Managua timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) west of Boaco, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Boaco in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 19:16, 200 kilometers (124 mi) west of Boaco. It is the strongest earthquake near Boaco 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 Boaco 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 Boaco.
Nearest earthquakes from Boaco
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Boaco. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Boaco.
When was the last earthquake in Boaco?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Boaco on the morning of May 12, 2024 at 06:00 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 266km west of Boaco at a depth of 13km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Boaco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Boaco?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Boaco on the evening of September 1, 1992 at 19:16 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 200km west-southwest of Boaco at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Boaco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Boaco?
In the past 10 years, 1541 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Boaco. This averages to 154 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
