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List of latest earthquakes near Chinandega.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 15, 2025 12:26PM
(Managua)
M 2.7 90 km W
from Chinandega
Feb 15, 2025 10:55AM
(Managua)
M 3.7 266 km SSE
from Chinandega
Feb 15, 2025 07:10AM
(Managua)
M 3.2 69 km W
from Chinandega
Feb 15, 2025 06:12AM
(Managua)
M 2.5 108 km SE
from Chinandega
Feb 15, 2025 05:13AM
(Managua)
M 4.1 69 km WSW
from Chinandega
Feb 15, 2025 04:52AM
(Managua)
M 2.9 164 km W
from Chinandega
Feb 15, 2025 03:38AM
(Managua)
M 3.0 94 km S
from Chinandega
Feb 14, 2025 06:40PM
(Managua)
M 2.8 106 km NW
from Chinandega
Feb 14, 2025 02:26PM
(Managua)
M 3.0 162 km SE
from Chinandega
Feb 14, 2025 07:18AM
(Managua)
M 3.0 134 km WSW
from Chinandega
Feb 14, 2025 07:13AM
(Managua)
M 3.0 139 km WSW
from Chinandega
Feb 14, 2025 06:25AM
(Managua)
M 3.5 272 km SSE
from Chinandega
Feb 13, 2025 10:40PM
(Managua)
M 2.7 217 km W
from Chinandega
Feb 13, 2025 10:34PM
(Managua)
M 2.5 101 km NW
from Chinandega
Feb 13, 2025 08:27PM
(Managua)
M 2.6 108 km ESE
from Chinandega
Feb 13, 2025 08:26PM
(Managua)
M 3.2 110 km ESE
from Chinandega
Feb 13, 2025 05:49PM
(Managua)
M 3.5 135 km SSW
from Chinandega
Feb 13, 2025 03:35PM
(Managua)
M 2.5 31 km SW
from Chinandega
Feb 13, 2025 09:28AM
(Managua)
M 2.7 33 km NNW
from Chinandega
Feb 13, 2025 04:47AM
(Managua)
M 2.5 54 km NW
from Chinandega
Feb 13, 2025 01:12AM
(Managua)
M 2.7 70 km ESE
from Chinandega
Feb 12, 2025 10:43PM
(Managua)
M 3.2 164 km SSW
from Chinandega
Feb 12, 2025 08:50PM
(Managua)
M 3.3 165 km WSW
from Chinandega
Feb 12, 2025 07:19PM
(Managua)
M 3.0 212 km W
from Chinandega
Feb 12, 2025 06:26PM
(Managua)
M 2.6 118 km NW
from Chinandega

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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.

Chinandega Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
210 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.7
Feb 15, 2025 12:26

Average

A total of 2102 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 210 earthquakes per year, or 17 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Chinandega (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1973 93.86%
Mag. 5 117 5.57%
Mag. 6 12 0.57%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Chinandega

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Nov 24, 2016 12:43.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Sep 6, 1915 19:35.

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 Sep 6, 1915 19:35, 262 kilometers (163 mi) west-southwest of Chinandega. It is the strongest earthquake near Chinandega 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 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Chinandega.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 24, 2016 12:43PM
(Managua)
M 6.9 208 km WSW
from Chinandega
Apr 21, 2022 01:42AM
(Managua)
M 6.6 121 km S
from Chinandega
May 30, 2019 03:03AM
(Managua)
M 6.6 244 km WNW
from Chinandega
Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM
(Managua)
M 6.5 97 km SW
from Chinandega
Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM
(Managua)
M 6.5 105 km W
from Chinandega
Nov 9, 2021 12:25AM
(Managua)
M 6.3 170 km SSE
from Chinandega
Oct 12, 2024 11:43AM
(Managua)
M 6.2 260 km SSE
from Chinandega
Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM
(Managua)
M 6.2 231 km W
from Chinandega
Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM
(Managua)
M 6.2 211 km WNW
from Chinandega
Jan 6, 2022 10:25AM
(Managua)
M 6.1 77 km S
from Chinandega

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Chinandega.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Mar 31, 2016 05:42AM
(Managua)
M 4.1 6 km ESE
from Chinandega
Dec 27, 2018 02:22AM
(Managua)
M 4.4 6 km SSW
from Chinandega
May 16, 2022 09:56PM
(Managua)
M 4.3 9 km ESE
from Chinandega
Jan 26, 2020 01:24AM
(Managua)
M 4.7 11 km NE
from Chinandega
Feb 24, 2024 03:57PM
(Managua)
M 5.3 16 km SW
from Chinandega
Dec 6, 2018 03:43AM
(Managua)
M 5.1 17 km ESE
from Chinandega
Mar 25, 2016 03:43PM
(Managua)
M 4.4 16 km ENE
from Chinandega
May 14, 2019 10:14AM
(Managua)
M 4.5 18 km SE
from Chinandega
Apr 23, 2020 01:48PM
(Managua)
M 4.6 18 km ESE
from Chinandega
Jul 27, 2021 10:38PM
(Managua)
M 4.1 18 km NE
from Chinandega

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Chinandega

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chinandega.

When was the last earthquake in Chinandega?

A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chinandega on the afternoon of February 15, 2025 at 12:26 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 90km west of Chinandega at a depth of 24km 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 evening of September 6, 1915 at 19:35 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 262km northwest of Chinandega at a depth of 15km under land. 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, 2102 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chinandega. This averages to 210 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.