Latest earthquakes near Estelí today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Estelí, Nicaragua, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Estelí? If an earthquake is happening right now near Estelí, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Estelí Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Estelí. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Estelí and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 03:21PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon 150km from Managua in Nicaragua.
Estelí Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1657 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Estelí in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 165 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Estelí roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Estelí in 2022. A total of 206 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Estelí 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 Estelí in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Estelí 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 | 1551 | 93.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 99 | 5.97% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Estelí
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Estelí occurred on Oct 13, 2014 21:51 local time (America/Managua timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 202 kilometers (126 mi) west-southwest of Estelí, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Estelí in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 19:16, 184 kilometers (114 mi) west-southwest of Estelí. It is the strongest earthquake near Estelí in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Estelí 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 Estelí.
Nearest earthquakes from Estelí
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Estelí. 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 Estelí.
When was the last earthquake in Estelí?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Estelí on the night of May 10, 2024 at 01:46 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 197km west-southwest of Estelí at a depth of 44km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Estelí in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Estelí?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Estelí on the evening of September 1, 1992 at 19:16 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 184km southwest of Estelí at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Estelí since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Estelí?
In the past 10 years, 1657 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Estelí. This averages to 166 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
