Nicaragua – Chinandega

This page summarizes earthquakes in Chinandega (Nicaragua). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M2.7 earthquake near El Viejo on 2026-06-23 04:04:40 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About Chinandega

Chinandega is an administrative division and department in northwestern Nicaragua. It extends from the inland plains towards the Gulf of Fonseca in the Pacific coast. Its capital is Chinandega.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
4
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M4.7
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M3.35
Avg depth (last 30 days)
180 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Chinandega recorded 9 earthquakes within Nicaragua. The strongest event reached M4.7.

Located on the Caribbean Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in Chinandega (last 30 days)