Latest earthquakes near Puerto Cabezas, North Caribbean Coast today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Puerto Cabezas, North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Puerto Cabezas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Puerto Cabezas (also known as Bilwi), it will show up within minutes.
Puerto Cabezas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 83 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Puerto Cabezas, North Caribbean Coast in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Puerto Cabezas in 2018. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Puerto Cabezas that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Puerto Cabezas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Puerto Cabezas 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 | 77 | 92.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 6.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.2% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Puerto Cabezas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Puerto Cabezas occurred on Nov 24, 2018 21:40 local time (America/Managua timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 266 kilometers (165 mi) east-southeast of Puerto Cabezas, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Puerto Cabezas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Mar 17, 1926 06:08, 269 kilometers (167 mi) east-southeast of Puerto Cabezas. It is the strongest earthquake near Puerto Cabezas 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 Puerto Cabezas, North Caribbean Coast 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 Puerto Cabezas.
Nearest earthquakes from Puerto Cabezas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Puerto Cabezas, North Caribbean Coast. 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 Puerto Cabezas.
When was the last earthquake in Puerto Cabezas, North Caribbean Coast?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Puerto Cabezas on the night of August 9, 2026 at 02:56 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 201km west of Puerto Cabezas at a depth of 162km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Puerto Cabezas, North Caribbean Coast in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Puerto Cabezas, North Caribbean Coast?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Puerto Cabezas on the morning of March 17, 1926 at 06:08 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 269km south-southeast of Puerto Cabezas at a depth of 25km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Puerto Cabezas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Puerto Cabezas, North Caribbean Coast?
In the past 10 years, 83 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Puerto Cabezas. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 44 days.
