Latest earthquakes near Diriamba, Carazo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Diriamba, Carazo, Nicaragua, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Diriamba? If an earthquake is happening right now near Diriamba, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Diriamba Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Diriamba. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Diriamba and elsewhere.
Oct 12, 2024 11:43AM
On Saturday Morning a Shallow M6.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Liberia (Costa Rica).
Diriamba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1792 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Diriamba, Carazo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 179 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Diriamba roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Diriamba in 2022. A total of 225 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Diriamba 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 Diriamba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Diriamba 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 | 1684 | 93.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 100 | 5.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Diriamba
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Diriamba 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 Diriamba 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 Diriamba 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 Diriamba, Carazo 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 Diriamba.
Nearest earthquakes from Diriamba
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Diriamba, Carazo. 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 Diriamba.
When was the last earthquake in Diriamba, Carazo?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Diriamba on the morning of December 3, 2024 at 10:03 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 148km southwest of Diriamba at a depth of 7km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Diriamba, Carazo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Diriamba, Carazo?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Diriamba 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 Diriamba since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Diriamba, Carazo?
In the past 10 years, 1792 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Diriamba. This averages to 179 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
