Earthquakes in Nicaragua — February 2025
3 earthquakes were recorded in Nicaragua during February 2025, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 38 km.
The month's largest event in Nicaragua was a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Masachapa, Nicaragua on 28 February 2025 at 06:09 UTC. A magnitude 4.3 earthquake radiates roughly 43 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Nicaragua monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover, and level with the 3 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.3 near Masachapa, Nicaragua on 28 February at 43 km; M4.1 near Jiquilillo, Nicaragua on 15 February at 61 km; M4.1 near Potosí, Nicaragua on 09 February at 10 km.
That is close to the 3 events Nicaragua averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Nicaragua, February 2025
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | Masachapa, Nicaragua | 42.9 | Nicaragua | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | 60.6 | Nicaragua | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Potosí, Nicaragua | 9.6 | Nicaragua | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Nicaragua in February 2025?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Nicaragua during February 2025, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Nicaragua in February 2025?
A magnitude 4.3 event near Masachapa, Nicaragua on 28 February 2025.
Other months in Nicaragua
Magnitudes for February 2025 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.