Earthquakes in Nicaragua
In Nicaragua, there are partly large earthquakes with strengths of more than 7.0, which cause damages within a radius of over 100 kilometers. Compared to the size of the country, earthquakes occur with above-average frequency, but rarely with devastating damage.Since 1950, more than 10,000 people died by the direct consequences of earthquakes. There were 4 earthquakes that also caused a subsequent tsunami, which claimed further lives, and cause additional damage.
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Most recent events
This list includes the strongest earthquakes recorded in or around Nicaragua by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in the past 14 days. Whether an event is listed here depends largely on its magnitude, but also on its distance from inhabited areas. All data refer to the local time. This page is updated daily at 10:00 UTC.
- June 2, 9:13 amMagnitude 4.3: near the coast of Nicaragua at a depth of 47.71 km.
Earthquakes in Nicaragua since 1950
The strongest earthquake in Nicaragua happened on 09/02/1992 in the Masachapa; Costa Rica region with a magnitude of 7.7 on the Richter scale. The earthquake also triggered a tsunami, leading to further victims and destruction. | Date | Region | Depth | Magnitude | Deaths | Total damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2016 | Nicaragua | 6.9 | 0 | ||
| 09/28/2016 | Leon | 1 km | 5.5 | 1 | |
| 04/14/2014 | Managua, Ciudad Sandino | 12 km | 5.2 | 0 | |
| 04/10/2014 | Nagarote, Managua | 6 km | 6.1 | 2 | |
| 08/27/2012 | Off The Coast | 19 km | 7.3 | 0 | |
| 03/31/2009 | San Juan Del Rio Coco | 34 km | 4.4 | 0 | |
| 10/01/2004 | Chinandega, Leon | 1 km | 5.6 | 0 | |
| 07/06/2000 | Masaya | 20 km | 5.4 | 7 | |
| 09/02/1992 | Masachapa; Costa Rica | 2 km | 7.7 | 0 | |
| 12/16/1985 | Rivas, Masaya | 36 km | 6.0 | 0 | |
| 12/23/1972 | Managua | 42 km | 6.2 | 10000 | |
| 01/04/1968 | Managua | 4.6 | 0 | ||
| 05/09/1963 | Leon | 43 km | 5.5 | 0 | |
| 01/24/1956 | Puerto Samoza | 7.3 | 0 | ||
| 04/04/1955 | Managua | 6.2 | 0 | ||
| 08/06/1951 | Gulf Of Fonseca (Jinotega) | 56 km | 5.5 | 0 | |
| 08/03/1951 | Gulf Of Fonseca (Potosi) | 58 km | 6.0 | 0 |
These statistics are based on datas from the National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (NGDC/WDS): Significant Earthquake Database. doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K. Data have been summarized and translated.
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