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Earthquakes in Nicaragua
In the last 30 days, 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Nicaragua; the largest was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 68 km WSW of San Juan del Sur, Rivas Department, Nicaragua on 19 Oct 2026.
Data: USGS, GFZ · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 1
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 5
- M2.5+
Seismic record
In Nicaragua, the USGS catalogue lists 67 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more since 1900 and 162 of magnitude 5 or more since 2000, about 6 a year. In the 12 months to 13 Oct 2026 it recorded 63 of magnitude 2.5 or more, 62 of them magnitude 4 or more.
The largest since 1900: M7.7 on 2 Sept 1992, 84 km SSW of Corinto, Chinandega Department, Nicaragua. The most recent of magnitude 5 or more: M5.2 on 26 Jun 2026, 10 km WSW of El Crucero, Managua Department, Nicaragua.
Counts from the USGS ComCat catalogue (public domain), last compiled 13 Oct 2026. Outside the United States, ComCat is complete from about magnitude 4.5, so smaller local earthquakes may be missing from these counts but appear in the lists below. How these pages are built
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded in Nicaragua in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5mb | 76 km WSW of San Rafael del Sur, Managua Department, Nicaragua2 agencies |
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9mb | 68 km WSW of San Juan del Sur, Rivas Department, Nicaragua2 agencies | |
| 4.6mb | 116 km SSW of San Rafael del Sur, Managua Department, Nicaragua | |
| 4.5mb | 76 km WSW of San Rafael del Sur, Managua Department, Nicaragua2 agencies | |
| 4.5mb | Near Chinandega, Chinandega Department, Nicaragua2 agencies | |
| 4.4mb | 68 km S of San Rafael del Sur, Managua Department, Nicaragua |
Where they occurred
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Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Nicaragua.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Nicaragua?
In the last 30 days, 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Nicaragua, 1 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 0 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Nicaragua?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 68 km WSW of San Juan del Sur, Rivas Department, Nicaragua on 19 Oct 2026, at a depth of 44 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Nicaragua since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on 2 Sep 1992 (83 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
How deep are earthquakes in Nicaragua?
80% of the magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes recorded in Nicaragua in the last 30 days were shallower than 70 km. Shallow earthquakes generally cause stronger shaking at the surface than deep ones of the same magnitude.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Nicaragua?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow your national seismological agency and civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.