Earthquakes in Nicaragua — October 2025
2 earthquakes were recorded in Nicaragua during October 2025, 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 84 km.
The month's largest event in Nicaragua was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Masachapa, Nicaragua on 01 October 2025 at 11:59 UTC. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake radiates roughly 338 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Nicaragua monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and level with the 2 recorded the previous month.
50% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 50% 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 Masachapa, Nicaragua on 01 October at 46 km; M4.4 near La Paz Centro, Nicaragua on 17 October at 122 km.
That is 37% below the 3 events Nicaragua averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Nicaragua, October 2025
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Masachapa, Nicaragua | 46.5 | Nicaragua | View details View | |
| 4.4 | La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | 122.5 | Nicaragua | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Nicaragua in October 2025?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Nicaragua during October 2025, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Nicaragua in October 2025?
A magnitude 4.9 event near Masachapa, Nicaragua on 01 October 2025.
Other months in Nicaragua
Magnitudes for October 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.