Latest Earthquakes in Managua

Live map and archive of seismic activity in Managua, Nicaragua.

Updated: 16:22

Recent notable earthquakes in and around Managua

Updated as agencies revise events

Managua, Nicaragua Activity Report

M1.5+
Past 24 Hours6
Past 7 Days35
Past 30 Days228
Past 365 Days2,510

Largest recorded earthquakes

4.5
Past 24 HoursView
Masachapa, Nicaragua · 65 km WSW
4.5
Past 7 DaysView
Masachapa, Nicaragua · 65 km WSW
4.9
Past 30 DaysView
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua · 68 km WSW
5.7
Past 365 DaysView
Tamarindo, Costa Rica · 72 km SW

Filtered Statistics

Total earthquakes
228
4.9
Largest MagnitudeView
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua · 68 km WSW
Significant
0
3.4
Most Recent11 hours ago
View
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 197Intermediate-focus 31Deep-focus 0

Filtered Statistics

228 events
3.4
11/8/202604:3954 km deepView
3.1
11/8/202600:5136 km deepView
2.5
11/8/202600:36153 km deepView
2.6
11/7/202620:5928 km deepView
4.5
Masachapa, Nicaragua · 65 km WSW
11/7/202619:5537 km deepView
3.0
11/7/202618:5827 km deepView
3.1
11/7/202616:2025 km deepView
3.0
11/7/202611:2519 km deepView
2.6
11/6/202614:21182 km deepView
2.7
11/6/202604:0320 km deepView
3.8
11/6/202600:5331 km deepView
2.9
11/5/202623:355 km deepView
3.2
11/5/202623:335 km deepView
2.6
11/5/202621:2516 km deepView
3.2
11/5/202614:0911 km deepView
3.6
11/5/202611:4915 km deepView
3.2
11/5/202611:1514 km deepView
2.6
11/5/202604:0737 km deepView
2.8
11/5/202602:512 km deepView
2.7
11/5/202602:3933 km deepView
3.0
11/4/202619:5510 km deepView
4.5
Chinandega, Nicaragua · 2 km W
11/4/202619:55159 km deepView
2.5
11/4/202617:35300 km deepView
2.7
11/4/202613:4826 km deepView

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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Managua, Nicaragua.

Common Questions about Earthquakes in Managua

How often are earthquakes recorded in the Managua area?

In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Managua was 35. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.

What makes an earthquake “significant”?

It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.

How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Managua area?

The largest earthquake recorded in Managua in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 4.5. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.

How far back does the earthquake data go?

The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.

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