Latest earthquakes near Juigalpa, Chontales today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Juigalpa, Chontales, Nicaragua, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Juigalpa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Juigalpa, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Juigalpa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Juigalpa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Juigalpa and elsewhere.
Apr 15, 2026 12:56AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 131km from Liberia (Costa Rica).
Mar 30, 2026 01:30AM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck on Monday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 109km from Managua (Nicaragua).
Juigalpa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1544 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Juigalpa, Chontales in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 154 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Juigalpa roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Juigalpa in 2021. A total of 203 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Juigalpa 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 Juigalpa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Juigalpa 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 | 1463 | 94.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 74 | 4.79% |
| 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 Juigalpa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Juigalpa 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 Juigalpa 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 Juigalpa 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 Juigalpa, Chontales 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 Juigalpa.
Nearest earthquakes from Juigalpa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Juigalpa, Chontales. 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 Juigalpa.
When was the last earthquake in Juigalpa, Chontales?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Juigalpa on the night of April 25, 2026 at 03:23 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 201km west of Juigalpa at a depth of 73km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Juigalpa, Chontales in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Juigalpa, Chontales?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Juigalpa 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 Juigalpa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Juigalpa, Chontales?
In the past 10 years, 1544 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Juigalpa. This averages to 154 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
