NicaraguaSep 9, 2026, 02:34
Nearby significant earthquake76 km from El Viejo-121 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Nicaragua
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Nicaragua.
Updated: 11:08
Recent earthquakes that may have affected Nicaragua
Nicaragua Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours1
Past 7 Days1
Past 30 Days5
Past 365 Days90
Largest Measured Events
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
7
3.6
Largest Magnitude
Significant
0
2.9
Most Recent1 DAYS AGO
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 7Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
7 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Nicaragua.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Nicaragua
How often does Nicaragua have earthquakes?
Seismic activity in Nicaragua depends on its geological setting. Countries near plate boundaries usually experience more frequent earthquakes, while stable interiors often see fewer events.
Have there been significant earthquakes in Nicaragua recently?
Use the significant filter to show recent earthquakes in Nicaragua with a USGS significance score above 600.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Nicaragua?
The report and list above help you spot the strongest recent earthquake quickly. You can also switch to a custom date range to search deeper into the historical record for Nicaragua.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our wider archive reaches back to 1900. To keep the interface responsive, the event list is capped at the 2000 most recent or most relevant matches.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 8, 2026, 11:08 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0. CC BY 4.0
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies. CC BY 4.0
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.