Latest earthquakes near Somoto, Madriz today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Somoto, Madriz, Nicaragua, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Somoto? If an earthquake is happening right now near Somoto, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 9 hours ago (Mar 30 04:04AM Managua) |
M 2.6 | 298 km SSE from Somoto |
| 14 hours ago (Mar 29 11:56PM Managua) |
M 3.0 | 101 km SW from Somoto |
| 14 hours ago (Mar 29 11:33PM Managua) |
M 2.6 | 176 km SW from Somoto |
| 17 hours ago (Mar 29 08:37PM Managua) |
M 2.9 | 233 km SW from Somoto |
| 18 hours ago (Mar 29 07:53PM Managua) |
M 2.5 | 99 km SW from Somoto |
| 19 hours ago (Mar 29 06:39PM Managua) |
M 3.1 | 239 km SW from Somoto |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 01:59PM Managua) |
M 3.1 | 243 km WSW from Somoto |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 01:26PM Managua) |
M 2.7 | 228 km SW from Somoto |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 12:45PM Managua) |
M 2.5 | 276 km SSE from Somoto |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 10:42AM Managua) |
M 3.3 | 170 km SSW from Somoto |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 05:51AM Managua) |
M 2.9 | 185 km SW from Somoto |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 11:22PM Managua) |
M 2.7 | 216 km WSW from Somoto |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 09:22PM Managua) |
M 2.9 | 266 km S from Somoto |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 05:43PM Managua) |
M 3.6 | 239 km WSW from Somoto |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 05:28PM Managua) |
M 3.4 | 236 km WSW from Somoto |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 03:18PM Managua) |
M 3.3 | 226 km WSW from Somoto |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 10:57AM Managua) |
M 2.7 | 199 km SW from Somoto |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 05:45AM Managua) |
M 3.1 | 216 km SW from Somoto |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 01:23AM Managua) |
M 3.1 | 251 km SW from Somoto |
| 2 days ago (Mar 27 03:24PM Managua) |
M 3.8 | 181 km SW from Somoto |
| 2 days ago (Mar 27 03:15PM Managua) |
M 4.0 | 214 km SSW from Somoto |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 12:01AM Managua) |
M 2.7 | 186 km SW from Somoto |
| 3 days ago (Mar 26 07:13PM Managua) |
M 2.8 | 188 km SW from Somoto |
| 3 days ago (Mar 26 02:54PM Managua) |
M 2.7 | 187 km S from Somoto |
| 4 days ago (Mar 25 05:23PM Managua) |
M 2.8 | 176 km SW from Somoto |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Somoto
Recent Somoto Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Somoto. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Somoto and elsewhere.
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).
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
Somoto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1570 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Somoto, Madriz 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 Somoto roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Somoto in 2022. A total of 193 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Somoto 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 Somoto in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Somoto 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 | 1466 | 93.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 95 | 6.05% |
| 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 Somoto
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Somoto 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 Somoto in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 19:16, 210 kilometers (130 mi) west of Somoto. It is the strongest earthquake near Somoto 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 Somoto, Madriz 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 Somoto.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 84 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM Managua) |
M 6.2 | 286 km W from Somoto |
| 84 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM Managua) |
M 6.2 | 262 km W 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 |
| May 16, 2019 10:22AM (Managua) |
M 5.9 | 163 km SW from Somoto |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Somoto
Nearest earthquakes from Somoto
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Somoto, Madriz. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 83 days ago (Jan 5 05:29PM Managua) |
M 4.2 | 9 km SW from Somoto |
| Feb 15, 2023 09:55AM (Managua) |
M 4.1 | 44 km SSE from Somoto |
| Sep 22, 2024 09:10AM (Managua) |
M 4.0 | 56 km WNW from Somoto |
| Sep 12, 2015 05:22AM (Managua) |
M 4.5 | 58 km S from Somoto |
| Jun 21, 2016 01:11PM (Managua) |
M 4.1 | 68 km SW from Somoto |
| Jun 10, 2016 07:19AM (Managua) |
M 4.3 | 69 km SSW from Somoto |
| Jun 16, 2016 04:50PM (Managua) |
M 4.4 | 69 km SSW from Somoto |
| Jun 10, 2016 07:15AM (Managua) |
M 4.2 | 69 km SSW from Somoto |
| Sep 14, 2015 02:13AM (Managua) |
M 4.6 | 69 km S from Somoto |
| Oct 31, 2015 06:35PM (Managua) |
M 4.4 | 71 km S from Somoto |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Somoto
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Somoto.
When was the last earthquake in Somoto, Madriz?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Somoto on the night of March 30, 2025 at 04:04 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 298km south-southeast of Somoto at a depth of 62km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Somoto, Madriz in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Somoto, Madriz?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Somoto on the evening of September 1, 1992 at 19:16 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 210km south-southwest of Somoto at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Somoto since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Somoto, Madriz?
In the past 10 years, 1570 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Somoto. This averages to 157 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
