Latest earthquakes near Ocotal, Nueva Segovia today
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Recent Ocotal Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ocotal. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ocotal and elsewhere.
Feb 8, 2025 05:23PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea 209km from George Town (Cayman Islands).
Ocotal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1449 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ocotal, Nueva Segovia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 144 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ocotal roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ocotal in 2022. A total of 175 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ocotal 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 Ocotal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ocotal 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 | 1355 | 93.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 87 | 6.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ocotal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ocotal 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 Ocotal 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 Ocotal 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 Ocotal, Nueva Segovia 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 Ocotal.
Nearest earthquakes from Ocotal
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ocotal, Nueva Segovia. 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 Ocotal.
When was the last earthquake in Ocotal, Nueva Segovia?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Ocotal on the evening of January 8, 2026 at 18:20 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 255km south-southwest of Ocotal at a depth of 19km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ocotal, Nueva Segovia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ocotal, Nueva Segovia?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ocotal 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 Ocotal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ocotal, Nueva Segovia?
In the past 10 years, 1449 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ocotal. This averages to 145 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
