Latest earthquakes near North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in North Caribbean Coast? If an earthquake is happening right now near North Caribbean Coast (also known as Costa Caribe Norte), it will show up within minutes.
Recent North Caribbean Coast Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near North Caribbean Coast. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near North Caribbean Coast and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 03:21PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon 150km from Managua in Nicaragua.
North Caribbean Coast Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 261 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near North Caribbean Coast roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near North Caribbean Coast in 2018. A total of 50 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of North Caribbean Coast that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of North Caribbean Coast in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near North Caribbean Coast 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 | 233 | 89.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 9.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.77% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near North Caribbean Coast
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near North Caribbean Coast occurred on Jun 9, 2016 21:25 local time (America/Managua timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 257 kilometers (160 mi) west-southwest of Siuna, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near North Caribbean Coast in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Mar 28, 1921 02:04, 292 kilometers (181 mi) west-southwest of Siuna. It is the strongest earthquake near North Caribbean Coast 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 North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua 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 North Caribbean Coast.
Earthquakes by city in North Caribbean Coast
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near North Caribbean Coast.
When was the last earthquake in North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near North Caribbean Coast on the night of April 27, 2024 at 02:43 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 282km west-southwest of Siuna at a depth of 165km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near North Caribbean Coast on the night of March 28, 1921 at 02:04 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 292km west-southwest of Siuna at a depth of 65km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near North Caribbean Coast since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua?
In the past 10 years, 261 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Caribbean Coast. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
