Latest earthquakes near Madriz, Nicaragua today

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Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 18, 2025 11:26PM
(Managua)
M 3.1 220 km SSW
from Somoto
Jul 18, 2025 06:43AM
(Managua)
M 3.4 252 km SW
from Somoto
Jul 17, 2025 11:51PM
(Managua)
M 3.3 245 km SW
from Somoto
Jul 17, 2025 08:51PM
(Managua)
M 2.6 275 km WSW
from Somoto
Jul 16, 2025 10:30PM
(Managua)
M 3.8 269 km S
from Somoto
Jul 16, 2025 09:45PM
(Managua)
M 3.3 292 km SSW
from Somoto
Jul 16, 2025 05:42PM
(Managua)
M 3.0 215 km WSW
from Somoto
Jul 16, 2025 02:48PM
(Managua)
M 3.5 185 km SE
from Somoto
Jul 16, 2025 11:21AM
(Managua)
M 3.0 286 km WSW
from Somoto
Jul 16, 2025 06:21AM
(Managua)
M 2.9 206 km WSW
from Somoto
Jul 16, 2025 04:25AM
(Managua)
M 4.3 269 km WSW
from Somoto
Jul 16, 2025 03:57AM
(Managua)
M 3.1 208 km WSW
from Somoto
Jul 16, 2025 01:55AM
(Managua)
M 3.6 171 km SW
from Somoto
Jul 15, 2025 06:15PM
(Managua)
M 3.2 208 km WSW
from Somoto
Jul 15, 2025 01:31PM
(Managua)
M 3.5 271 km W
from Somoto
Jul 15, 2025 10:59AM
(Managua)
M 3.1 172 km SW
from Somoto
Jul 15, 2025 03:32AM
(Managua)
M 3.7 271 km S
from Somoto
Jul 14, 2025 10:31AM
(Managua)
M 4.2 204 km SW
from Somoto
Jul 13, 2025 08:32AM
(Managua)
M 3.8 226 km WSW
from Somoto
Jul 13, 2025 03:06AM
(Managua)
M 3.2 263 km SSW
from Somoto
Jul 13, 2025 02:51AM
(Managua)
M 4.6 262 km S
from Somoto
Jul 13, 2025 02:09AM
(Managua)
M 2.9 234 km SW
from Somoto
Jul 12, 2025 02:42PM
(Managua)
M 2.6 167 km SSW
from Somoto
Jul 12, 2025 12:12PM
(Managua)
M 3.9 101 km SW
from Somoto
Jul 12, 2025 05:36AM
(Managua)
M 2.9 254 km SSW
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 3.1
Jul 18, 2025 23:26

Average

A total of 1578 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 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Madriz (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1474 93.41%
Mag. 5 95 6.02%
Mag. 6 9 0.57%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Madriz

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.6
On May 30, 2019 03:03.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Sep 6, 1915 19:35.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Madriz occurred on May 30, 2019 03:03 local time (America/Managua timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) west of Somoto, at a depth of 58 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) west 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Madriz.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
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
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
Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM
(Managua)
M 6.2 286 km W
from Somoto
Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM
(Managua)
M 6.2 262 km W
from Somoto
Jan 6, 2022 10:25AM
(Managua)
M 6.1 182 km SSW
from Somoto
Jun 9, 2016 09:25PM
(Managua)
M 6.1 83 km SSW
from Somoto
Jul 30, 2019 11:54PM
(Managua)
M 5.9 280 km W
from Somoto

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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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Madriz on the evening of July 18, 2025 at 23:26 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 220km south-southwest of Somoto at a depth of 28km 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 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, 1578 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Madriz. This averages to 158 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.