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.
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.
Aug 12, 2026 06:30PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near San Miguel (El Salvador).
Jul 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Somoto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1619 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 161 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 | 1518 | 93.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 93 | 5.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.49% |
| 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 Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 230 kilometers (143 mi) west of Somoto. It is the strongest earthquake near Somoto 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 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Somoto.
When was the last earthquake in Somoto, Madriz?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Somoto on the night of August 30, 2026 at 05:43 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 198km southwest of Somoto at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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 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 Somoto since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Somoto, Madriz?
In the past 10 years, 1619 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Somoto. This averages to 162 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
