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Updated: Nov 28, 2023 13:51 GMT -
Find all latest earthquakes in Nicaragua in our list below, updated every minute! Events are often reported within minutes. If you just felt a quake in or near Nicaragua, find out which quakes are happening right now!
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In the past 24 hours, Nicaragua has had 11 quakes of magnitudes above 2 and up to 3.1.

Since 2023, Nicaragua has had 4582 quakes of magnitudes up to 6.5:

  • 1 quake above magnitude 6
  • 6 quakes between magnitude 5 and 6
  • 209 quakes between magnitude 4 and 5
  • 1430 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
  • 2491 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
  • 445 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.

Latest today: Mag. 2.8 Earthquake 5.2 km E of Comayagua, Honduras -

Strongest: Mag. 6.5 Earthquake North Pacific Ocean, 75 km S of San Miguel, El Salvador -

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Showing all recent or significant quakes since 2023, magnitude 4.2 or higher (155 out of 4582 quakes, show more):
Date and timeMag
Depth		Nearest volcano (distance)LocationDetailsMap
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 GMT (5 quakes)
Nov 28, 05:54 am (Tegucigalpa)
(Nov 28, 11:54 GMT)
2.8

1 km		5.2 km east of Comayagua, Honduras
I FELT IT 		More
Nov 28, 04:45 am (Managua)
(Nov 28, 10:45 GMT)
2.4

6 km		5.6 km south of Masaya, Nicaragua More
Nov 28, 03:48 am (Tegucigalpa)
(Nov 28, 09:48 GMT)
2.2

5 km		39 km east of Ciudad Choluteca, Departamento de Choluteca, Honduras More
Nov 28, 03:48 am (GMT -6)
(Nov 28, 09:48 GMT)
2.4

1 km		153 km west of Managua, Nicaragua More
Nov 27, 11:17 pm (GMT -6)
(Nov 28, 05:17 GMT)
2.1

8 km		82 km southwest of Chinandega, Nicaragua More
Monday, November 27, 2023 GMT (14 quakes)
Nov 27, 02:39 pm (Managua)
(Nov 27, 20:39 GMT)
2.3

13 km		Chinandega, 18 km northwest of Leon, Nicaragua More
Nov 27, 01:59 pm (GMT -6)
(Nov 27, 19:59 GMT)
2.5

146 km		Carazo, 33 km south of Managua, Nicaragua More
Nov 27, 01:59 pm (GMT -6)
(Nov 27, 19:59 GMT)
3.1

11 km		143 km southwest of Managua, Nicaragua
I FELT IT 		More
Nov 27, 01:33 pm (El Salvador)
(Nov 27, 19:33 GMT)
2.1

113 km		Departamento de La Union, 29 km southeast of San Miguel, El Salvador More
Nov 27, 01:33 pm (GMT -6)
(Nov 27, 19:33 GMT)
2.7

25 km		76 km south of Usulutan, El Salvador 1 reportMore
Nov 27, 09:04 am (Managua)
(Nov 27, 15:04 GMT)
2.8

5 km		28 km west of Managua, Nicaragua
I FELT IT 		More
Nov 27, 07:27 am (GMT -6)
(Nov 27, 13:27 GMT)
3.3

35 km		95 km west of Nicoya, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica
I FELT IT 		More
Nov 27, 07:19 am (Managua)
(Nov 27, 13:19 GMT)
2.5

26 km		94 km west of Chinandega, Nicaragua More
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Estimated combined seismic energy released: 4.2 x 1014 joules (117 gigawatt hours, equivalent to 1 x 105 tons of TNT or 6.3 atomic bombs!) | about seismic energy
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Latest seismic signals

Seismic station: INETER/GEOFON Station INETER, GEOFON Station Boaco/Nicaragua (BOAB/GE network) | Show on map | Station Info
Seismic station INETER/GEOFON Station INETER, GEOFON Station Boaco/Nicaragua: seismogram of vertical movement last 60 minutes (source: IRIS/BUD)
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Earthquake statistics

Number of recent quakes in Nicaragua by magnitude

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Number of quakes (12 in total as 100%)
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no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
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no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
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no quakes Mag 5 or higher
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no quakes Mag 4 or higher
3+
2 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (16.67%)
2+
10 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (83.33%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (72 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
-
no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
2 quakes
betw. Mag 4 - 5 (2.78%)
3+
12 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (16.67%)
2+
50 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (69.44%)
below M2
8 quakes
(11.11%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (426 in total as 100%)
7+
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no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
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no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
8 quakes
betw. Mag 4 - 5 (1.88%)
3+
125 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (29.34%)
2+
247 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (57.98%)
below M2
46 quakes
(10.8%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (1,285 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
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no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
47 quakes
betw. Mag 4 - 5 (3.66%)
3+
424 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (33%)
2+
708 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (55.1%)
below M2
106 quakes
(8.25%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (4,882 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
1 quake
betw. Mag 6 - 7 (0.02%)
5+
7 quakes
betw. Mag 5 - 6 (0.14%)
4+
218 quakes
betw. Mag 4 - 5 (4.47%)
3+
1,518 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (31.09%)
2+
2,672 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (54.73%)
below M2
466 quakes
(9.55%)
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Magnitude distribution and energy released

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Nicaragua Earthquake FAQ

When was the latest earthquake in Nicaragua?

The last earthquake in Nicaragua occurred 1 hour and 57 minutes ago: Light mag. 2.8 earthquake - 5.2 km east of Comayagua, Honduras, on Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023 05:54 am (Tegucigalpa time).

How many quakes were there in Nicaragua since 2023?

Since 2023, Nicaragua was shaken by 1 quake of magnitude 6.5, 6 quakes between 5.0 and 6.0, 209 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0, 1430 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 2491 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. There were also 445 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel.

What was the strongest quake in Nicaragua since 2023?

The strongest earthquake in Nicaragua since 2023 occurred 19 weeks ago: Strong mag. 6.5 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 75 km south of San Miguel, El Salvador, on Tuesday, Jul 18, 2023 06:22 pm (GMT -6).

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