Latest earthquakes near Managua today

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List of latest earthquakes near Managua.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 17, 2025 11:51PM
(Managua)
M 3.3 232 km W
from Managua
Jul 17, 2025 07:51PM
(Managua)
M 3.0 201 km SSE
from Managua
Jul 16, 2025 10:30PM
(Managua)
M 3.8 125 km SSW
from Managua
Jul 16, 2025 09:45PM
(Managua)
M 3.3 185 km SW
from Managua
Jul 16, 2025 05:42PM
(Managua)
M 3.0 242 km WNW
from Managua
Jul 16, 2025 02:48PM
(Managua)
M 3.5 67 km E
from Managua
Jul 16, 2025 06:21AM
(Managua)
M 2.9 231 km WNW
from Managua
Jul 16, 2025 04:25AM
(Managua)
M 4.3 291 km W
from Managua
Jul 16, 2025 03:57AM
(Managua)
M 3.1 221 km W
from Managua
Jul 16, 2025 01:55AM
(Managua)
M 3.6 165 km W
from Managua
Jul 16, 2025 12:16AM
(Managua)
M 2.6 203 km SSE
from Managua
Jul 15, 2025 06:15PM
(Managua)
M 3.2 233 km WNW
from Managua
Jul 15, 2025 10:59AM
(Managua)
M 3.1 183 km WNW
from Managua
Jul 15, 2025 03:32AM
(Managua)
M 3.7 146 km SW
from Managua
Jul 14, 2025 10:31AM
(Managua)
M 4.2 211 km W
from Managua
Jul 13, 2025 08:32AM
(Managua)
M 3.8 271 km WNW
from Managua
Jul 13, 2025 03:13AM
(Managua)
M 3.0 162 km SSW
from Managua
Jul 13, 2025 03:06AM
(Managua)
M 3.2 162 km SW
from Managua
Jul 13, 2025 02:51AM
(Managua)
M 4.6 114 km S
from Managua
Jul 13, 2025 02:51AM
(Managua)
M 4.6 162 km SSW
from Managua
Jul 13, 2025 02:09AM
(Managua)
M 2.9 178 km WSW
from Managua
Jul 12, 2025 03:59PM
(Managua)
M 3.4 201 km S
from Managua
Jul 12, 2025 02:42PM
(Managua)
M 2.6 80 km W
from Managua
Jul 12, 2025 12:12PM
(Managua)
M 3.9 116 km NW
from Managua
Jul 12, 2025 05:36AM
(Managua)
M 2.9 144 km SW
from Managua

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Managua

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.

Managua Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
180 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.3
Jul 17, 2025 23:51

Average

A total of 1808 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 180 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Managua roughly every 2 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Managua (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1698 93.92%
Mag. 5 102 5.64%
Mag. 6 8 0.44%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Managua

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Nov 24, 2016 12:43.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jan 13, 2001 11:33.

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 125 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Managua.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 24, 2016 12:43PM
(Managua)
M 6.9 289 km W
from Managua
Apr 21, 2022 01:42AM
(Managua)
M 6.6 101 km SW
from Managua
Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM
(Managua)
M 6.5 175 km W
from Managua
Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM
(Managua)
M 6.5 212 km WNW
from Managua
Nov 9, 2021 12:25AM
(Managua)
M 6.3 106 km SSW
from Managua
Oct 12, 2024 11:43AM
(Managua)
M 6.2 182 km S
from Managua
Jun 9, 2016 09:25PM
(Managua)
M 6.1 110 km NW
from Managua
Jan 6, 2022 10:25AM
(Managua)
M 6.1 99 km WSW
from Managua
Apr 2, 2018 05:23PM
(Managua)
M 5.9 285 km WNW
from Managua
May 16, 2019 10:22AM
(Managua)
M 5.9 179 km WNW
from Managua

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Managua.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 21, 2016 11:24PM
(Managua)
M 4.5 14 km W
from Managua
May 26, 2022 06:07AM
(Managua)
M 4.8 15 km NNW
from Managua
Aug 28, 2017 03:40PM
(Managua)
M 4.2 17 km SSW
from Managua
Jul 12, 2020 04:38PM
(Managua)
M 5.4 17 km SW
from Managua
Apr 17, 2016 02:22PM
(Managua)
M 4.2 18 km WSW
from Managua
Aug 3, 2022 01:09PM
(Managua)
M 4.2 20 km SSE
from Managua
Jun 6, 2021 12:20PM
(Managua)
M 4.5 24 km SW
from Managua
Jan 7, 2020 01:08PM
(Managua)
M 5.2 23 km WNW
from Managua
Dec 12, 2020 04:34AM
(Managua)
M 4.5 25 km W
from Managua
Apr 20, 2024 07:49PM
(Managua)
M 4.3 26 km SW
from Managua

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Managua

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Managua?

A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Managua on the evening of July 17, 2025 at 23:51 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 232km west of Managua at a depth of 22km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 1808 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Managua. This averages to 181 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.