Latest earthquakes near Nueva Guinea, South Caribbean Coast today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nueva Guinea, South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nueva Guinea? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nueva Guinea, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nueva Guinea Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nueva Guinea. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nueva Guinea and elsewhere.
Oct 21, 2025 09:57PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near San José in Costa Rica.
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).
Nueva Guinea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1336 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nueva Guinea, South Caribbean Coast in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 133 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nueva Guinea roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nueva Guinea in 2022. A total of 169 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nueva Guinea 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 Guinea in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Nueva Guinea 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 | 1272 | 95.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 58 | 4.34% |
| 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 Nueva Guinea
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nueva Guinea 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 Nueva Guinea 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 Nueva Guinea 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 Guinea, South Caribbean Coast 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 Guinea.
Nearest earthquakes from Nueva Guinea
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nueva Guinea, South Caribbean Coast. 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 Nueva Guinea.
When was the last earthquake in Nueva Guinea, South Caribbean Coast?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Nueva Guinea on the morning of January 8, 2026 at 08:33 local time (America/Managua). The center of this earthquake was located 216km west-southwest of Nueva Guinea at a depth of 20km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nueva Guinea, South Caribbean Coast in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nueva Guinea, South Caribbean Coast?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Nueva Guinea 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 Nueva Guinea since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nueva Guinea, South Caribbean Coast?
In the past 10 years, 1336 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nueva Guinea. This averages to 134 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
