This page summarizes earthquakes in Rivas (Nicaragua). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M2.5 earthquake near San Jerónimo on 2026-08-23 17:11:14 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.
Rivas is a department of the Republic of Nicaragua. It covers an area of 2,162 km2 (835 sq mi) and has a population of 183,611. The department's capital is the city of Rivas.
In 2026, Rivas recorded 41 earthquakes within Nicaragua. The average magnitude was M2.97. The strongest event reached M4.6.
Based on the number of recorded earthquakes in 2026, Rivas is currently among the Top 5 most active regions in Nicaragua (rank #1 by count).
Located on the Caribbean Plate.
