Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Chinandega
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Chinandega, Chinandega Department, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 26 km (16 mi) ENE of Chinandega, on 2026-10-07.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year23
- Last 5 years123
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Chinandega
41 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Chinandega in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Chinandega
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 206 km | |
| 4.4 | 11 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 168 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Chinandega, answered
Was there an earthquake in Chinandega today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Chinandega in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Chinandega?
Over the last five years there were 123 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Chinandega, an average of 25 a year. 23 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Chinandega in five years?
A magnitude 6.1 on Jan 6, 2022, 16:25 UTC, 77 km (48 mi) S of Chinandega, at a depth of 17 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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