Latest earthquakes near Masaya today
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Recent Masaya Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Masaya. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Masaya and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 03:21PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon 150km from Managua in Nicaragua.
Masaya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1741 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Masaya in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 174 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Masaya roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Masaya in 2022. A total of 218 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Masaya 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 Masaya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Masaya 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 | 1637 | 94.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 97 | 5.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Masaya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Masaya occurred on Oct 13, 2014 21:51 local time (America/Managua timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 229 kilometers (142 mi) west-northwest of Masaya, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Masaya in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 19:16, 138 kilometers (86 mi) west-northwest of Masaya. It is the strongest earthquake near Masaya in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Masaya 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 Masaya.
Nearest earthquakes from Masaya
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Masaya. 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 Masaya.
When was the last earthquake in Masaya?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Masaya on the morning of May 10, 2024 at 07:26 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 285km south-southeast of Masaya at a depth of 23km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Masaya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Masaya?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Masaya on the evening of September 1, 1992 at 19:16 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 138km west of Masaya at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Masaya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Masaya?
In the past 10 years, 1741 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Masaya. This averages to 174 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
