Latest earthquakes near Jinotega today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jinotega, Nicaragua, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jinotega? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jinotega, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Jinotega Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jinotega. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jinotega and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 03:21PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon 150km from Managua in Nicaragua.
Jinotega Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1497 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jinotega in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 149 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jinotega roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jinotega in 2022. A total of 190 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jinotega 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 Jinotega in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Jinotega 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 | 1398 | 93.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 92 | 6.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jinotega
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jinotega occurred on Oct 13, 2014 21:51 local time (America/Managua timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 238 kilometers (148 mi) west-southwest of Jinotega, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jinotega in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 288 kilometers (179 mi) west-southwest of Jinotega. It is the strongest earthquake near Jinotega 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 Jinotega 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 Jinotega.
Nearest earthquakes from Jinotega
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jinotega. 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 Jinotega.
When was the last earthquake in Jinotega?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Jinotega on the morning of May 13, 2024 at 06:50 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 243km west-southwest of Jinotega at a depth of 27km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jinotega in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jinotega?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Jinotega on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 288km west of Jinotega at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jinotega since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jinotega?
In the past 10 years, 1497 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jinotega. This averages to 150 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
