Latest earthquakes near Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua today
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Recent Nueva Segovia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nueva Segovia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nueva Segovia and elsewhere.
Aug 12, 2026 06:30PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near San Miguel (El Salvador).
Jul 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Nueva Segovia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1458 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 145 earthquakes per year, or 12 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1365 | 93.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 87 | 5.97% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.41% |
| 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
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 Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 245 kilometers (152 mi) south-southwest of Ocotal. It is the strongest earthquake near Nueva Segovia 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 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.
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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Nueva Segovia on the evening of August 14, 2026 at 21:25 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 227km south of Ocotal at a depth of 30km 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 morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 245km west-southwest of Ocotal at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 1458 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nueva Segovia. This averages to 146 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
