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Recent Matagalpa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Matagalpa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Matagalpa and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 03:21PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon 150km from Managua in Nicaragua.
Matagalpa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1548 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Matagalpa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 154 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Matagalpa roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Matagalpa in 2021. A total of 198 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Matagalpa 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 Matagalpa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Matagalpa 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 | 1451 | 93.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 90 | 5.81% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Matagalpa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Matagalpa occurred on Oct 13, 2014 21:51 local time (America/Managua timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 243 kilometers (151 mi) west of Matagalpa, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Matagalpa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 297 kilometers (185 mi) west of Matagalpa. It is the strongest earthquake near Matagalpa 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 Matagalpa 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 Matagalpa.
Nearest earthquakes from Matagalpa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Matagalpa. 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 Matagalpa.
When was the last earthquake in Matagalpa?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Matagalpa on the evening of May 12, 2024 at 21:56 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 237km west-southwest of Matagalpa at a depth of 25km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Matagalpa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Matagalpa?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Matagalpa on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 297km west of Matagalpa at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Matagalpa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Matagalpa?
In the past 10 years, 1548 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Matagalpa. This averages to 155 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
