Latest earthquakes near León today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near León, Nicaragua, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in León? If an earthquake is happening right now near León, it will show up within minutes.
Recent León Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near León. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near León and elsewhere.
Aug 12, 2026 06:30PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near San Miguel (El Salvador).
Jul 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
León Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2161 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of León in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 216 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near León roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near León in 2019. A total of 249 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of León 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 León in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near León 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 | 2043 | 94.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 108 | 5.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near León
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near León occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/Managua timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 227 kilometers (141 mi) west-southwest of León, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near León in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 19:16, 92 kilometers (57 mi) west-southwest of León. It is the strongest earthquake near León 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 León 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 León.
Nearest earthquakes from León
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to León. 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 León.
When was the last earthquake in León?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near León on the evening of August 13, 2026 at 23:20 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 137km southwest of León at a depth of 18km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near León in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near León?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near León on the evening of September 1, 1992 at 19:16 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 92km south-southwest of León at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near León since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near León?
In the past 10 years, 2161 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from León. This averages to 216 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
