Latest earthquakes near Madriz, Nicaragua today
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Recent Madriz Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Madriz. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Madriz and elsewhere.
Nov 17, 2025 11:23AM
On Monday Morning a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck near Managua in Nicaragua.
Feb 8, 2025 05:23PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea 209km from George Town (Cayman Islands).
Madriz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1597 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Madriz, Nicaragua in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 159 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Madriz roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Madriz in 2022. A total of 193 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Madriz 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 Madriz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Madriz 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 | 1493 | 93.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 95 | 5.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Madriz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Madriz occurred on Apr 21, 2022 01:42 local time (America/Managua timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 218 kilometers (135 mi) south of Somoto, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Madriz in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 230 kilometers (143 mi) south of Somoto. It is the strongest earthquake near Madriz in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Madriz, Nicaragua 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 Madriz.
Earthquakes by city in Madriz
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Madriz, Nicaragua.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Madriz.
When was the last earthquake in Madriz, Nicaragua?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Madriz on the afternoon of December 4, 2025 at 14:53 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 234km west-southwest of Somoto at a depth of 47km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Madriz, Nicaragua in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Madriz, Nicaragua?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Madriz on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 230km west-southwest of Somoto at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Madriz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Madriz, Nicaragua?
In the past 10 years, 1597 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Madriz. This averages to 160 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
