Latest earthquakes near Carazo, Nicaragua today

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List of latest earthquakes near Carazo.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 28, 2025 11:45AM
(Managua)
M 2.9 240 km NW
from Diriamba
Jan 28, 2025 07:03AM
(Managua)
M 3.5 234 km NW
from Diriamba
Jan 28, 2025 06:57AM
(Managua)
M 3.0 233 km NW
from Diriamba
Jan 27, 2025 04:32PM
(Managua)
M 3.1 158 km S
from Diriamba
Jan 27, 2025 09:58AM
(Managua)
M 3.9 218 km WNW
from Diriamba
Jan 27, 2025 06:35AM
(Managua)
M 3.3 162 km S
from Diriamba
Jan 26, 2025 11:14PM
(Managua)
M 3.2 136 km WSW
from Diriamba
Jan 26, 2025 03:05PM
(Managua)
M 3.1 172 km WNW
from Diriamba
Jan 25, 2025 11:18PM
(Managua)
M 2.7 145 km W
from Diriamba
Jan 25, 2025 09:57PM
(Managua)
M 3.5 218 km SSE
from Diriamba
Jan 25, 2025 02:41PM
(Managua)
M 4.2 118 km W
from Diriamba
Jan 25, 2025 10:50AM
(Managua)
M 3.3 230 km WNW
from Diriamba
Jan 25, 2025 07:19AM
(Managua)
M 3.2 110 km SSE
from Diriamba
Jan 24, 2025 03:20PM
(Managua)
M 2.7 182 km WNW
from Diriamba
Jan 24, 2025 12:06PM
(Managua)
M 3.2 117 km W
from Diriamba
Jan 24, 2025 02:39AM
(Managua)
M 3.6 164 km S
from Diriamba
Jan 24, 2025 02:22AM
(Managua)
M 3.1 277 km SSE
from Diriamba
Jan 23, 2025 11:04PM
(Managua)
M 3.2 210 km WNW
from Diriamba
Jan 23, 2025 09:56PM
(Managua)
M 2.8 241 km NW
from Diriamba
Jan 23, 2025 03:07PM
(Managua)
M 3.9 83 km SW
from Diriamba
Jan 23, 2025 12:23PM
(Managua)
M 3.1 284 km WNW
from Diriamba
Jan 23, 2025 05:04AM
(Managua)
M 2.6 246 km NW
from Diriamba
Jan 23, 2025 04:52AM
(Managua)
M 2.5 244 km NW
from Diriamba
Jan 23, 2025 04:17AM
(Managua)
M 3.9 122 km NW
from Diriamba
Jan 22, 2025 11:15PM
(Managua)
M 3.5 80 km W
from Diriamba

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Carazo

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.

Carazo Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
180 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.9
Jan 28, 2025 11:45

Average

A total of 1807 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 180 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Carazo roughly every 2 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Carazo (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1698 93.97%
Mag. 5 101 5.59%
Mag. 6 8 0.44%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Carazo

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 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 Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 294 kilometers (183 mi) west of Diriamba. It is the strongest earthquake near Carazo 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 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Carazo.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 24, 2016 12:43PM
(Managua)
M 6.9 289 km W
from Diriamba
Apr 21, 2022 01:42AM
(Managua)
M 6.6 86 km WSW
from Diriamba
Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM
(Managua)
M 6.5 226 km WNW
from Diriamba
Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM
(Managua)
M 6.5 180 km W
from Diriamba
Nov 9, 2021 12:25AM
(Managua)
M 6.3 78 km SSW
from Diriamba
Oct 12, 2024 11:43AM
(Managua)
M 6.2 152 km S
from Diriamba
Jan 6, 2022 10:25AM
(Managua)
M 6.1 98 km W
from Diriamba
Jun 9, 2016 09:25PM
(Managua)
M 6.1 134 km NW
from Diriamba
May 16, 2019 10:22AM
(Managua)
M 5.9 192 km WNW
from Diriamba
Nov 8, 2021 08:53PM
(Managua)
M 5.9 93 km SSW
from Diriamba

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Carazo on the morning of January 28, 2025 at 11:45 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 240km northwest of Diriamba at a depth of 5km under land. 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 morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 294km west-northwest of Diriamba at a depth of 60km 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, 1807 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Carazo. This averages to 181 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.