Latest Earthquakes in Managua

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

Updated: 23:32

Recent notable earthquakes in and around Managua

Updated as agencies revise events

Most Recent

2 hours ago
4.3
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Earthquakes M1.5+ recorded since local midnight: 5 (local time at each epicenter)

Managua, Nicaragua Activity Report

M1.5+
Past 24 Hours7
Past 7 Days44
Past 30 Days228
Past 365 Days2,512

Largest recorded earthquakes

4.3
Past 24 HoursView
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
4.3
Most Recent2 hours ago
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Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 197Intermediate-focus 31Deep-focus 0

Filtered Statistics

228 events
4.3
11/9/202620:3925 km deepView
2.7
11/9/202618:4634 km deepView
2.5
11/9/202618:2021 km deepView
2.7
11/9/202613:05160 km deepView
3.7
11/9/202608:0639 km deepView
2.5
11/9/202604:39195 km deepView
2.7
11/9/202601:2928 km deepView
2.5
11/8/202622:4635 km deepView
3.2
11/8/202621:3211 km deepView
2.7
11/8/202620:02108 km deepView
3.3
11/8/202618:20100 km deepView
3.1
11/8/202617:0032 km deepView
2.8
11/8/202614:2924 km deepView
3.0
11/8/202612:0926 km deepView
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

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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 44. 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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