Latest earthquakes near Rivas today
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Recent Rivas Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Rivas. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Rivas and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 03:21PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon 150km from Managua in Nicaragua.
Rivas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1725 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rivas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 172 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Rivas roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rivas in 2021. A total of 224 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rivas that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rivas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Rivas 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 | 1625 | 94.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 91 | 5.28% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Rivas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rivas occurred on Oct 13, 2014 21:51 local time (America/Managua timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 278 kilometers (173 mi) west-northwest of Rivas, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rivas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 19:16, 168 kilometers (104 mi) west-northwest of Rivas. It is the strongest earthquake near Rivas 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 Rivas 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 Rivas.
Nearest earthquakes from Rivas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rivas. 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 Rivas.
When was the last earthquake in Rivas?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Rivas on the morning of May 13, 2024 at 06:50 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 288km west-northwest of Rivas at a depth of 27km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rivas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rivas?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Rivas on the evening of September 1, 1992 at 19:16 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 168km west of Rivas at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rivas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rivas?
In the past 10 years, 1725 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rivas. This averages to 173 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
