Nicaragua – Managua

This page summarizes earthquakes in Managua (Nicaragua). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M2.6 earthquake near San Rafael del Sur on 2026-05-22 05:40:59 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About Managua

Managua is the capital and largest city of Nicaragua, and one of the largest cities in Central America. Located on the shores of Lake Managua, the city had an estimated population of 1,055,247 as of 2020, and a population of 1,401,687 in its metropolitan area.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
1
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M2.6
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M2.60
Avg depth (last 30 days)
133 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Managua recorded 13 earthquakes within Nicaragua. The average magnitude was M3.82. The strongest event reached M5.6.

Located on the Caribbean Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
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Earthquakes in Managua (last 30 days)