Latest earthquakes near Madriz, Nicaragua today

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Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 29, 2023 04:11PM
(Managua)
M 3.7 169 km SSW
from Somoto
Nov 29, 2023 02:14AM
(Managua)
M 3.4 163 km SSW
from Somoto
Nov 28, 2023 03:15PM
(Managua)
M 3.5 213 km SSW
from Somoto
Nov 28, 2023 11:55AM
(Managua)
M 3.6 299 km W
from Somoto
Nov 28, 2023 04:45AM
(Managua)
M 2.5 184 km SSE
from Somoto
Nov 27, 2023 01:59PM
(Managua)
M 2.5 180 km S
from Somoto
Nov 27, 2023 01:33PM
(Managua)
M 2.7 204 km WSW
from Somoto
Nov 27, 2023 09:04AM
(Managua)
M 2.8 144 km S
from Somoto
Nov 27, 2023 07:19AM
(Managua)
M 2.5 182 km WSW
from Somoto
Nov 27, 2023 04:52AM
(Managua)
M 3.0 210 km WSW
from Somoto
Nov 27, 2023 03:51AM
(Managua)
M 2.9 254 km S
from Somoto
Nov 27, 2023 12:26AM
(Managua)
M 2.6 247 km S
from Somoto
Nov 27, 2023 12:00AM
(Managua)
M 2.7 284 km SSE
from Somoto
Nov 26, 2023 09:02PM
(Managua)
M 2.9 208 km WSW
from Somoto
Nov 26, 2023 07:06AM
(Managua)
M 3.9 214 km WSW
from Somoto
Nov 26, 2023 03:52AM
(Managua)
M 2.8 191 km WSW
from Somoto
Nov 26, 2023 03:25AM
(Managua)
M 3.2 246 km SSW
from Somoto
Nov 25, 2023 05:16PM
(Managua)
M 2.6 245 km SSE
from Somoto
Nov 25, 2023 02:30PM
(Managua)
M 3.4 168 km SW
from Somoto
Nov 25, 2023 11:43AM
(Managua)
M 2.8 127 km SW
from Somoto
Nov 24, 2023 07:22PM
(Managua)
M 2.9 167 km SW
from Somoto
Nov 24, 2023 11:48AM
(Managua)
M 2.7 213 km SW
from Somoto
Nov 23, 2023 09:30PM
(Managua)
M 3.6 269 km WSW
from Somoto
Nov 23, 2023 06:32PM
(Managua)
M 2.5 208 km WSW
from Somoto
Nov 23, 2023 08:22AM
(Managua)
M 2.9 205 km WSW
from Somoto

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Madriz

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.

Madriz Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
157 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.7
Nov 29, 2023 16:11

Average

A total of 1573 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 157 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Madriz with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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 8 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Madriz (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1467 93.26%
Mag. 5 95 6.04%
Mag. 6 10 0.64%
Mag. 7 1 0.06%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Madriz

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On Oct 13, 2014 21:51.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jan 13, 2001 11:33.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Madriz occurred on Oct 13, 2014 21:51 local time (America/Managua timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 198 kilometers (123 mi) west-southwest of Somoto, at a depth of 40 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) west-southwest of Somoto. It is the strongest earthquake near Madriz in the past 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Madriz.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 13, 2014 09:51PM
(Managua)
M 7.3 198 km WSW
from Somoto
May 30, 2019 03:03AM
(Managua)
M 6.6 296 km W
from Somoto
Apr 21, 2022 01:42AM
(Managua)
M 6.6 218 km S
from Somoto
Apr 11, 2014 02:29PM
(Managua)
M 6.6 218 km SSE
from Somoto
Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM
(Managua)
M 6.5 179 km WSW
from Somoto
Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM
(Managua)
M 6.5 204 km SW
from Somoto
Nov 9, 2021 12:25AM
(Managua)
M 6.3 251 km S
from Somoto
Mar 2, 2014 03:37AM
(Managua)
M 6.2 158 km SW
from Somoto
Jun 9, 2016 09:25PM
(Managua)
M 6.1 83 km SSW
from Somoto
Jan 6, 2022 10:25AM
(Managua)
M 6.1 182 km SSW
from Somoto

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Madriz

Earthquakes by city in Madriz

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Madriz.

When was the last earthquake in Madriz, Nicaragua?

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Madriz on the afternoon of November 29, 2023 at 16:11 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 169km south-southwest of Somoto at a depth of 35km 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, 1573 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Madriz. This averages to 157 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.