Earthquakes in Nicaragua
No events have been recorded in Nicaragua in the past 30 days, and 5 of the events on record reached magnitude 5 or above — the level at which damage becomes a genuine concern for vulnerable construction. Nicaragua sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, and the depth distribution below shows the subducting slab beneath it directly.
63 earthquakes have been recorded in Nicaragua in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.5 and the average focal depth 59 km. 62 events reached magnitude 4 or above and 5 reached magnitude 5 or above.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Nicaragua in this period was a magnitude 5.5 event near Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua on 26 March 2026, at a depth of 156 km. A magnitude 5.5 earthquake radiates roughly 2,682 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Masachapa (23), Jiquilillo (14), Corinto (7), Villa El Carmen (4), San Juan del Sur (2).
70% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 30% 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 4.8 earthquake at 197 km beneath Moyogalpa, Nicaragua on 11 March 2026.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 3 range, 57 in the magnitude 4 range, 5 in the magnitude 5 range.
The busiest single day was 28 May 2025, with 2 recorded events.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Nicaragua
63 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
Strongest recorded earthquakes in Nicaragua
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Nicaragua?
63 earthquakes are recorded in Nicaragua in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 62 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Nicaragua?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 5.5 event near Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua on 26 March 2026.
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 62 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.