Latest earthquakes near Madriz, Nicaragua today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Madriz, Nicaragua, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Madriz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Madriz, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Jul 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Madriz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1613 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 161 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 | 1515 | 93.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 90 | 5.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.5% |
| 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 Sep 6, 1915 19:35, 272 kilometers (169 mi) south of Somoto. It is the strongest earthquake near Madriz 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 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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Madriz on the afternoon of October 9, 2026 at 12:32 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 165km south of Somoto at a depth of 5km under land. 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 evening of September 6, 1915 at 19:35 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 272km west-northwest of Somoto at a depth of 15km under land. 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, 1613 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Madriz. This averages to 161 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
