Latest earthquakes near South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Caribbean Coast? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Caribbean Coast (also known as Costa Caribe Sur), it will show up within minutes.
Recent South Caribbean Coast Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near South Caribbean Coast. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near South Caribbean Coast 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).
South Caribbean Coast Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1342 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 134 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near South Caribbean Coast roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near South Caribbean Coast in 2022. A total of 169 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of South Caribbean Coast 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 South Caribbean Coast in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near South Caribbean Coast 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 | 1278 | 95.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 58 | 4.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near South Caribbean Coast
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Caribbean Coast occurred on Apr 21, 2022 01:42 local time (America/Managua timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 273 kilometers (170 mi) west of Nueva Guinea, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South Caribbean Coast in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1939 14:54, 189 kilometers (117 mi) west of Nueva Guinea. It is the strongest earthquake near South Caribbean Coast 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 South Caribbean Coast, 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 South Caribbean Coast.
Earthquakes by city in South Caribbean Coast
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua.
Use this regional South Caribbean Coast earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bluefields and Rama.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Caribbean Coast.
When was the last earthquake in South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near South Caribbean Coast on the evening of January 28, 2026 at 19:45 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 167km southwest of Nueva Guinea at a depth of 39km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near South Caribbean Coast on the afternoon of December 21, 1939 at 14:54 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 189km south of Nueva Guinea at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Caribbean Coast since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua?
In the past 10 years, 1342 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Caribbean Coast. This averages to 134 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
