Latest earthquakes near Managua today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Managua, Nicaragua, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Managua? If an earthquake is happening right now near Managua, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Managua Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Managua. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Managua and elsewhere.
Apr 15, 2026 12:56AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 130km from Liberia (Costa Rica).
Managua Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1852 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Managua in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 185 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Managua roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Managua in 2021. A total of 221 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Managua that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Managua in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Managua 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 | 1744 | 94.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 100 | 5.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Managua
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Managua occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/Managua timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) west of Managua, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Managua in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 281 kilometers (175 mi) west of Managua. It is the strongest earthquake near Managua 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 Managua 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 Managua.
Nearest earthquakes from Managua
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Managua. 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 Managua.
When was the last earthquake in Managua?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Managua on the morning of May 13, 2026 at 10:22 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 338km south-east of Managua at a depth of 58km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Managua in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Managua?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Managua on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 281km west-northwest of Managua at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Managua since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Managua?
In the past 10 years, 1852 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Managua. This averages to 185 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
