Nicaragua

Nicaragua – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes this month
6
Latest UTC: 2026-01-12 20:58:34
Strongest
M5.3
12 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua
Country rank
#44
6 quakes in 2026 · out of 44 countries
Averages
M3.21 · 99 km
Avg this month: M3.12

Overview – Nicaragua

The latest recorded earthquake in Nicaragua was on 2026-01-12 at 20:58 UTC in Prinzapolka with magnitude M4.3.

In the current month, 6 earthquakes were recorded in Nicaragua with an average magnitude of 3.12.

The strongest recorded earthquake in Nicaragua reached magnitude M5.3 on 2025-11-17.

All-time events
155
Strongest
M5.3
Latest (UTC)
2026-01-12 20:58:34 UTC

Strongest – Nicaragua

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M5.3 12 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua
UTC: 2025-11-17 17:23:04 UTC · Depth: 128 km

Map – Nicaragua

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Nicaragua.

Recent earthquakes – Nicaragua

Showing the latest 10 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M4.3 Depth: 223 km
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Prinzapolka

Time (UTC) 2026-01-12 20:58:34 UTC
Coordinates 13.956, -84.046
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 162 km
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Rivas · San Juan del Sur

Time (UTC) 2026-01-12 03:01:47 UTC
Coordinates 11.320, -85.900
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 10 km
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Bluefields

Time (UTC) 2026-01-10 12:15:41 UTC
Coordinates 11.750, -83.480
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 3 km
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Jinotega · San José de Bocay

Time (UTC) 2026-01-07 03:34:32 UTC
Coordinates 14.050, -85.120
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 154 km
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Managua · El Crucero

Time (UTC) 2026-01-07 00:43:24 UTC
Coordinates 11.980, -86.420
Source emsc
M3.3 Depth: 64 km
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Managua

Time (UTC) 2026-01-02 20:32:21 UTC
Coordinates 11.730, -86.440
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 5 km
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Rivas

Time (UTC) 2025-12-29 18:13:06 UTC
Coordinates 11.430, -85.330
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 174 km
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Rivas

Time (UTC) 2025-12-26 05:04:59 UTC
Coordinates 11.520, -85.960
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 70 km
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Rivas

Time (UTC) 2025-12-25 02:59:51 UTC
Coordinates 11.180, -85.920
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 114 km
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León

Time (UTC) 2025-12-24 01:03:06 UTC
Coordinates 12.280, -86.960
Source emsc

Charts – Nicaragua

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-02
0
2025-03
0
2025-04
0
2025-05
12
2025-06
13
2025-07
16
2025-08
11
2025-09
25
2025-10
24
2025-11
27
2025-12
21
2026-01
6

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
60
3-4
77
4-5
13
5-6
5
6-7
0
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
56
70-300
95
300-700
4
700+
0

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Nicaragua

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Rivas
    Events: 34
  2. Managua
    Events: 27
  3. León
    Events: 24
  4. Chinandega
    Events: 22
  5. Carazo
    Events: 15

FAQ – Nicaragua

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Nicaragua?
The newest entry in our database for Nicaragua is dated 2026-01-12 20:58:34 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Nicaragua?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Nicaragua reached magnitude M5.3.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Nicaragua?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 155 recorded earthquakes for Nicaragua (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Nicaragua?
Across all recorded events in Nicaragua, the average magnitude is M3.21 and the average depth is 99 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Nicaragua to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Country history – Nicaragua

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