Region · Nicaragua
Earthquakes in Chinandega Department
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Chinandega Department, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua, on 2026-10-07.
Earthquakes M2.5+ in Chinandega Department
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year27
- Last 5 years144
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
53 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Chinandega Department in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Nov 2024, with 5.
01 — Latest
Latest earthquakes in Chinandega Department
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 121 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua | depth 206 km |
02 — Questions
Earthquakes in Chinandega Department, answered
Was there an earthquake in Chinandega Department today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded in Chinandega Department in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones may still have occurred and appear on the home page under “All” magnitudes.
How many earthquakes does Chinandega Department have each year?
Over the last five years there were 144 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Chinandega Department, an average of 29 a year. 27 occurred in the last 12 months.
What was the strongest earthquake in Chinandega Department in five years?
A magnitude 6.1 on Jan 6, 2022, 16:25 UTC, near the coast of Nicaragua. See this earthquake
Each earthquake is counted for the region of the nearest listed city within 300 km. Counts describe past activity and are not a forecast. Source: USGS.
03 — Cities
Cities in Chinandega Department
| City | Last year | Last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Chinandega | 23 | 123 |
| El Viejo | 19 | 120 |
| Chichigalpa | 22 | 112 |
| Corinto | 24 | 156 |