Earthquakes in Nicaragua

0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.2

Earthquake Map

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 12.87°, -85.21°

Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)

Dataset at a glance — Nicaragua

Over the past 30 days, Nicaragua has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km), 2 intermediate (70–300 km). 3 of the epicenters were offshore. 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 106 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 65.5 km to 164.1 km. All 3 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.

Leading the list is a magnitude 5.2 event near 7 km NE of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua at 120.5 km depth, which drew 11 felt reports from the public. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 5.0 near 10 km NW of Sardinal, Costa Rica, trails by 0.2 magnitude units — a narrow gap, indicating two comparably energetic events in the current window. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 4.1 earthquake near 9 km W of Cárdenas, Nicaragua.

Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.

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Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-06-26 2026-06-26 11:57:25 UTC	5.2mww	7 km NE of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua 12.031°, -86.457°	120.5 km	11	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 26, 2026 at 11:57 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 7 km NE of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Nicaragua over the past 30 days. 11 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. The hypocenter lay at 120.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 12.031°, -86.457°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-10 2026-06-10 03:01:35 UTC	5.0mb	10 km NW of Sardinal, Costa Rica 10.588°, -85.714°	65.5 km	95	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded 10 km NW of Sardinal, Costa Rica on June 10, 2026 at 03:01 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for Nicaragua, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. Nearby residents submitted 95 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. At a depth of 65.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 10.588°N, -85.714°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-09 2026-06-09 16:06:30 UTC	4.1mb	9 km W of Cárdenas, Nicaragua 11.197°, -85.596°	164.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 9 km W of Cárdenas, Nicaragua with origin time 16:06 UTC on June 9, 2026. The event originated approximately 164.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 11.197°, -85.596°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.

Legend:

Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)

Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports

MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)

Alert: PAGER alert level

Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)

Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist

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Earthquake Statistics

Last 24 Hours0

Last 30 Days3

2026 (M2.5+)34

Largest (30 Days)

M5.2

7 km NE of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua

2026-06-26

Largest in 2026

M5.5

2 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua

2026-03-26

Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.

About Nicaragua

Nicaragua lies along the Central American volcanic arc where the Cocos Plate subducts beneath the Caribbean Plate, producing frequent seismic activity.

Nicaragua Earthquakes 2026

In 2026, Nicaragua has recorded 34 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Nicaragua in 2026 was a magnitude 5.5 event near Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua.

Seismic Activity in Nicaragua

Over the past 30 days, there have been 3 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.2 event near 7 km NE of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many earthquakes occur in Nicaragua?

In the past 30 days, 3 earthquakes have been recorded in the Nicaragua region.

What was the biggest recent earthquake in Nicaragua?

The largest recent earthquake in the Nicaragua area was a magnitude 5.2 event that occurred 7 km NE of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua.

How can I prepare for earthquakes in Nicaragua?

Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.