Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Ciudad Sandino
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Ciudad Sandino, Managua Department, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.8, 70 km (43 mi) SSE of Ciudad Sandino, on 2026-10-09.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year25
- Last 5 years104
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Ciudad Sandino
37 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ciudad Sandino in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Ciudad Sandino
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 17 km S of Nandaime, Nicaragua | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 166 km | |
| 4.6 | 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 206 km | |
| 4.4 | 11 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua | 20 km / 12 mi | depth 168 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Ciudad Sandino, answered
Was there an earthquake in Ciudad Sandino today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Ciudad Sandino in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Ciudad Sandino?
Over the last five years there were 104 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ciudad Sandino, an average of 21 a year. 25 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Ciudad Sandino in five years?
A magnitude 6.6 on Apr 21, 2022, 07:42 UTC, 95 km (59 mi) SW of Ciudad Sandino, at a depth of 27 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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