Latest earthquakes near Chontales, Nicaragua today
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Recent Chontales Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chontales. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chontales and elsewhere.
Dec 8, 2024 09:50PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit near La Unión in El Salvador on Sunday Evening.
Chontales Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1477 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chontales, Nicaragua in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 147 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chontales roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chontales in 2021. A total of 203 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chontales that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chontales in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chontales 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 | 1391 | 94.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 79 | 5.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chontales
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chontales occurred on Apr 21, 2022 01:42 local time (America/Managua timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 184 kilometers (114 mi) west-southwest of Juigalpa, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chontales in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 19:16, 219 kilometers (136 mi) west-southwest of Juigalpa. It is the strongest earthquake near Chontales 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 Chontales, 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 Chontales.
Earthquakes by city in Chontales
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chontales.
When was the last earthquake in Chontales, Nicaragua?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Chontales on the morning of January 20, 2025 at 11:09 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 244km west of Juigalpa at a depth of 33km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chontales, Nicaragua in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chontales, Nicaragua?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chontales on the evening of September 1, 1992 at 19:16 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 219km west of Juigalpa at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chontales since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chontales, Nicaragua?
In the past 10 years, 1477 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chontales. This averages to 148 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
