Latest earthquakes near Carazo, Nicaragua today
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Recent Carazo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Carazo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Carazo and elsewhere.
Oct 21, 2025 09:57PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near San José in Costa Rica.
Carazo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1855 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Carazo, Nicaragua in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 185 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Carazo roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Carazo in 2022. A total of 225 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Carazo 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 Carazo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Carazo 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 | 1753 | 94.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 94 | 5.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Carazo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Carazo 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 Diriamba, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Carazo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 19:16, 121 kilometers (75 mi) west of Diriamba. It is the strongest earthquake near Carazo 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 Carazo, 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 Carazo.
Earthquakes by city in Carazo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Carazo, Nicaragua.
Use this regional Carazo earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Jinotepe and San Marcos.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Carazo.
When was the last earthquake in Carazo, Nicaragua?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Carazo on the morning of January 8, 2026 at 08:33 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 131km south of Diriamba at a depth of 20km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Carazo, Nicaragua in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Carazo, Nicaragua?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Carazo on the evening of September 1, 1992 at 19:16 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 121km west of Diriamba at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Carazo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Carazo, Nicaragua?
In the past 10 years, 1855 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Carazo. This averages to 186 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
