Region · Nicaragua
Earthquakes in Managua Department
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Managua Department, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.4, 11 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua, on 2026-10-05.
Earthquakes M2.5+ in Managua Department
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year21
- Last 5 years124
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
40 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Managua Department in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2025, with 4.
01 — Latest
Latest earthquakes in Managua Department
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 11 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua | depth 168 km | |
| 4.4 | 94 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | depth 38 km |
02 — Questions
Earthquakes in Managua Department, answered
Was there an earthquake in Managua Department today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded in Managua 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 Managua Department have each year?
Over the last five years there were 124 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Managua Department, an average of 25 a year. 21 occurred in the last 12 months.
What was the strongest earthquake in Managua Department in five years?
A magnitude 6.6 on Apr 21, 2022, 07:42 UTC, 55 km WSW of Masachapa, 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 Managua Department
| City | Last year | Last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Mateare | 24 | 106 |
| Ciudad Sandino | 25 | 104 |
| San Rafael del Sur | 37 | 175 |
| El Crucero | 31 | 123 |