Latest earthquakes near Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua today

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List of latest earthquakes near Nueva Segovia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 20, 2025 11:09AM
(Managua)
M 4.2 183 km SW
from Ocotal
Jan 20, 2025 02:32AM
(Managua)
M 2.7 216 km SW
from Ocotal
Jan 19, 2025 11:45PM
(Managua)
M 2.5 196 km S
from Ocotal
Jan 19, 2025 04:07PM
(Managua)
M 2.8 257 km S
from Ocotal
Jan 19, 2025 03:20PM
(Managua)
M 2.5 214 km SW
from Ocotal
Jan 19, 2025 03:18PM
(Managua)
M 2.6 221 km SW
from Ocotal
Jan 19, 2025 02:47PM
(Managua)
M 2.7 296 km WSW
from Ocotal
Jan 19, 2025 10:07AM
(Managua)
M 3.0 125 km WSW
from Ocotal
Jan 19, 2025 09:33AM
(Managua)
M 2.5 159 km WSW
from Ocotal
Jan 18, 2025 11:57PM
(Managua)
M 4.4 261 km WSW
from Ocotal
Jan 18, 2025 08:05PM
(Managua)
M 2.6 220 km WSW
from Ocotal
Jan 18, 2025 04:30PM
(Managua)
M 3.2 223 km WSW
from Ocotal
Jan 18, 2025 11:20AM
(Managua)
M 3.5 289 km SSW
from Ocotal
Jan 18, 2025 10:21AM
(Managua)
M 2.6 161 km WSW
from Ocotal
Jan 18, 2025 08:36AM
(Managua)
M 2.8 198 km S
from Ocotal
Jan 18, 2025 05:07AM
(Managua)
M 3.9 247 km WSW
from Ocotal
Jan 18, 2025 03:44AM
(Managua)
M 2.9 284 km SSW
from Ocotal
Jan 18, 2025 01:48AM
(Managua)
M 3.2 297 km SSE
from Ocotal
Jan 18, 2025 12:16AM
(Managua)
M 3.2 287 km S
from Ocotal
Jan 17, 2025 07:55PM
(Managua)
M 2.7 216 km WSW
from Ocotal
Jan 17, 2025 07:32PM
(Managua)
M 2.6 169 km WSW
from Ocotal
Jan 17, 2025 03:27AM
(Managua)
M 3.7 290 km WSW
from Ocotal
Jan 16, 2025 05:45AM
(Managua)
M 2.8 134 km SW
from Ocotal
Jan 16, 2025 05:04AM
(Managua)
M 2.5 183 km SSW
from Ocotal
Jan 15, 2025 06:06PM
(Managua)
M 3.0 226 km WSW
from Ocotal

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Nueva Segovia

Recent Nueva Segovia Earthquake News

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Nueva Segovia Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
139 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.2
Jan 20, 2025 11:09

Average

A total of 1398 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 139 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nueva Segovia roughly every 2 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nueva Segovia in 2022. A total of 175 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nueva Segovia that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Nueva Segovia with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nueva Segovia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Nueva Segovia 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Nueva Segovia (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1302 93.13%
Mag. 5 89 6.37%
Mag. 6 7 0.5%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Nueva Segovia

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.6
On Apr 21, 2022 01:42.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Sep 6, 1915 19:35.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nueva Segovia occurred on Apr 21, 2022 01:42 local time (America/Managua timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) south-southwest of Ocotal, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nueva Segovia in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 6, 1915 19:35, 279 kilometers (173 mi) south-southwest of Ocotal. It is the strongest earthquake near Nueva Segovia in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nueva Segovia, 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 Nueva Segovia.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Nueva Segovia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 21, 2022 01:42AM
(Managua)
M 6.6 237 km SSW
from Ocotal
Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM
(Managua)
M 6.5 197 km WSW
from Ocotal
Sep 22, 2021 03:57AM
(Managua)
M 6.5 224 km SW
from Ocotal
Nov 9, 2021 12:25AM
(Managua)
M 6.3 268 km S
from Ocotal
Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM
(Managua)
M 6.2 299 km WSW
from Ocotal
Jun 9, 2016 09:25PM
(Managua)
M 6.1 103 km SSW
from Ocotal
Jan 6, 2022 10:25AM
(Managua)
M 6.1 202 km SSW
from Ocotal
Apr 2, 2018 05:23PM
(Managua)
M 5.9 246 km WSW
from Ocotal
Nov 8, 2021 08:53PM
(Managua)
M 5.9 276 km S
from Ocotal
Jul 30, 2019 11:54PM
(Managua)
M 5.9 293 km W
from Ocotal

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Nueva Segovia

Earthquakes by city in Nueva Segovia

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua.

Use this regional Nueva Segovia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Jalapa.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nueva Segovia.

When was the last earthquake in Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua?

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nueva Segovia on the morning of January 20, 2025 at 11:09 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 183km southwest of Ocotal at a depth of 33km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua?

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Nueva Segovia on the evening of September 6, 1915 at 19:35 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 279km west of Ocotal at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nueva Segovia since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua?

In the past 10 years, 1398 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nueva Segovia. This averages to 140 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.