Latest earthquakes near Siuna, North Caribbean Coast today
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Recent Siuna Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Siuna. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Siuna and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 03:21PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon 150km from Managua in Nicaragua.
Siuna Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 227 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Siuna, North Caribbean Coast in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Siuna roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Siuna in 2016. A total of 37 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Siuna that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Siuna in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Siuna 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 | 202 | 88.99% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 10.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 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 Siuna
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Siuna 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 Siuna 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 Siuna 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 Siuna, 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 Siuna.
Nearest earthquakes from Siuna
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Siuna, 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 Siuna.
When was the last earthquake in Siuna, North Caribbean Coast?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Siuna on the morning of May 6, 2024 at 10:10 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 299km southwest of Siuna at a depth of 50km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Siuna, North Caribbean Coast in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Siuna, North Caribbean Coast?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Siuna 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 Siuna since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Siuna, North Caribbean Coast?
In the past 10 years, 227 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Siuna. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
