Earthquakes in Nicaragua
No events have been recorded in Nicaragua in the past 30 days, though the great majority are too small to be felt at the surface. Nicaragua sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, and the depth distribution below shows the subducting slab beneath it directly.
1 earthquakes have been recorded in Nicaragua in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.6 and the average focal depth 94 km. 1 event reached magnitude 4 or above, but none reached magnitude 5.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Nicaragua in this period was a magnitude 4.6 event near San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua on 25 December 2024, at a depth of 94 km. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake radiates roughly 120 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include San Juan del Sur (1).
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 100% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 4.6 earthquake at 94 km beneath San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua on 25 December 2024.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Nicaragua
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua | 94.4 | Nicaragua | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Nicaragua?
1 earthquakes are recorded in Nicaragua in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 1 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Nicaragua?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 4.6 event near San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua on 25 December 2024.
Is Nicaragua at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Nicaragua shows 1 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Nicaragua by month
Event counts for Nicaragua reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.