Earthquakes in Nicaragua — March 2026
8 earthquakes were recorded in Nicaragua during March 2026, an average of 0.3 per day.
7 reached magnitude 4 or above and 2 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 82 km.
The month's largest event in Nicaragua was a magnitude 5.5 earthquake near Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua on 26 March 2026 at 17:15 UTC. A magnitude 5.5 earthquake radiates roughly 2,682 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is well above the Nicaragua monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover — an unusually active month, and up from 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 1 in the magnitude 3 range, 5 in the magnitude 4 range, 2 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 11 March, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.5 near Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua on 26 March at 156 km; M5.4 near Masachapa, Nicaragua on 30 March at 58 km; M4.8 near Moyogalpa, Nicaragua on 11 March at 197 km.
That is 154% above the 3 events Nicaragua averages per month across the 20 months on record.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Nicaragua in our entire catalogue.
Largest earthquakes in Nicaragua, March 2026
8 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | 155.7 | Nicaragua | View details View | |
| 5.4 | Masachapa, Nicaragua | 57.5 | Nicaragua | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Moyogalpa, Nicaragua | 196.5 | Nicaragua | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Masachapa, Nicaragua | 10.0 | Nicaragua | View details View | |
| 4.5 | El Realejo, Nicaragua | 118.5 | Nicaragua | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Masachapa, Nicaragua | 35.0 | Nicaragua | View details View | |
| 4.0 | El Rosario, Nicaragua | 74.1 | Nicaragua | View details View | |
| 3.5 | Tisma, Nicaragua | 10.0 | Nicaragua | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Nicaragua in March 2026?
8 earthquakes were recorded in Nicaragua during March 2026, of which 7 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Nicaragua in March 2026?
A magnitude 5.5 event near Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua on 26 March 2026.
Other months in Nicaragua
Magnitudes for March 2026 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.