Seismic Activity in Nicaragua
Over the past 30 days, there have been 2 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.4 event near 79 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua.
Earthquakes in Nicaragua
1 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.4
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Nicaragua
Over the past 30 days, Nicaragua has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km). Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 37.5 km. All 2 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 hours ago 2026-10-03 09:37:30 UTC | 4.4mb | 79 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua 11.545°, -87.200° | 37.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 3, 2026 at 09:37 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 79 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Nicaragua over the past 30 days. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-13 2026-09-13 02:33:04 UTC | 4.1mb | 81 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua 11.108°, -86.799° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 81 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua on September 13, 2026 at 02:33 UTC. 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
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours1
Last 30 Days2
2026 (M2.5+)48
Largest (30 Days)
M4.4
79 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua
5 hours ago
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 48 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Nicaragua?
In the past 30 days, 2 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 4.4 event that occurred 79 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua.
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