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.
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).
Chontales Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1550 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 155 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 | 1470 | 94.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 73 | 4.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 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 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 126 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
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Chontales, Nicaragua.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chontales.
When was the last earthquake in Chontales, Nicaragua?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Chontales on the evening of April 5, 2026 at 23:00 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 263km west of Juigalpa at a depth of 37km 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, 1550 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chontales. This averages to 155 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
