Central America

Recent Earthquakes in Nicaragua

23 earthquakes in the last 7 days, 95 in the last 30 days, most recently 1 hour ago.

Last 7 days
23
Last 30 days
95
Strongest recent
M 4.8
Most recent
1 hour ago

Nicaragua’s Pacific coast lies above the Cocos plate subduction zone. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Nicaragua, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.

Latest earthquakes in Nicaragua

Earthquakes in Nicaragua: frequently asked questions

How many earthquakes have there been in Nicaragua in the last 7 days?

There have been 23 earthquakes recorded in or near Nicaragua in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.

How many earthquakes have there been in Nicaragua in the last 30 days?

95 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Nicaragua in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 4.8.

Are there earthquakes in Nicaragua?

Yes. Nicaragua is seismically active - 95 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Nicaragua in the last 30 days. Nicaragua’s Pacific coast lies above the Cocos plate subduction zone.

What was the most recent earthquake in Nicaragua?

The most recent earthquake in Nicaragua was a magnitude 3.0 event near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA at a depth of 32 km.

What is the strongest recent earthquake in Nicaragua?

The strongest earthquake in the recent Nicaragua feed was magnitude 4.8, located near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA.

Is Nicaragua in an earthquake zone?

Nicaragua’s Pacific coast lies above the Cocos plate subduction zone.

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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.