Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Corinto
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Corinto, Chinandega Department, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 38 km (23 mi) NE of Corinto, on 2026-10-07.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year24
- Last 5 years156
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Corinto
46 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Corinto in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2025, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Corinto
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua | 38 km / 23 mi | depth 206 km | |
| 4.4 | 11 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 168 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Corinto, answered
Was there an earthquake in Corinto today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Corinto in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Corinto?
Over the last five years there were 156 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Corinto, an average of 31 a year. 24 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Corinto in five years?
A magnitude 6.1 on Jan 6, 2022, 16:25 UTC, 61 km (38 mi) S of Corinto, 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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