Earthquakes in Nicaragua — December 2024
2 earthquakes were recorded in Nicaragua during December 2024, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 127 km.
The month's largest event in Nicaragua was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near El Viejo, Nicaragua on 07 December 2024 at 09:06 UTC. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake radiates roughly 338 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
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.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.9 near El Viejo, Nicaragua on 07 December at 160 km; M4.6 near San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua on 25 December at 94 km.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Nicaragua in our entire catalogue.
Every earthquake in Nicaragua, December 2024
2 events 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 | |
| 4.9 | El Viejo, Nicaragua | 160.3 | Nicaragua | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Nicaragua in December 2024?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Nicaragua during December 2024, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Nicaragua in December 2024?
A magnitude 4.9 event near El Viejo, Nicaragua on 07 December 2024.
Other months in Nicaragua
Magnitudes for December 2024 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.