Latest earthquakes near Granada today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Granada, Nicaragua, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Granada? If an earthquake is happening right now near Granada, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Granada Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Granada. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Granada and elsewhere.
Jul 7, 2026 12:11PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near San José (Costa Rica).
Jun 26, 2026 05:57AM
On Friday Night a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck near Managua in Nicaragua.
Granada Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1772 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Granada in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 177 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Granada roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Granada in 2022. A total of 219 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Granada 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 Granada in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Granada 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 | 1675 | 94.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 90 | 5.08% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Granada
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Granada occurred on Apr 21, 2022 01:42 local time (America/Managua timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 117 kilometers (73 mi) west-southwest of Granada, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Granada in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 19:16, 152 kilometers (94 mi) west-southwest of Granada. It is the strongest earthquake near Granada 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 Granada 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 Granada.
Nearest earthquakes from Granada
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Granada. 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 Granada.
When was the last earthquake in Granada?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Granada on the morning of July 17, 2026 at 10:25 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 267km west of Granada at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Granada in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Granada?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Granada on the evening of September 1, 1992 at 19:16 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 152km west of Granada at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Granada since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Granada?
In the past 10 years, 1772 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Granada. This averages to 177 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
