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Recent Chinandega Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chinandega. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chinandega and elsewhere.
Mar 30, 2026 01:30AM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck on Monday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 106km from Managua (Nicaragua).
Mar 26, 2026 11:15AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake hit near Managua in Nicaragua on Thursday Morning.
Mar 14, 2026 11:00PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near San Miguel (El Salvador).
Chinandega Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2191 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chinandega in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 219 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chinandega roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chinandega in 2019. A total of 254 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chinandega 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 Chinandega in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chinandega 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 | 2069 | 94.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 110 | 5.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chinandega
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chinandega occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/Managua timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 208 kilometers (129 mi) west-southwest of Chinandega, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chinandega in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 172 kilometers (107 mi) west-southwest of Chinandega. It is the strongest earthquake near Chinandega 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 Chinandega 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 Chinandega.
Nearest earthquakes from Chinandega
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chinandega. 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 Chinandega.
When was the last earthquake in Chinandega?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chinandega on the afternoon of April 4, 2026 at 17:00 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 211km west of Chinandega at a depth of 32km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chinandega in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chinandega?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chinandega on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 172km west-northwest of Chinandega at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chinandega since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chinandega?
In the past 10 years, 2191 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chinandega. This averages to 219 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
