Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Managua
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Managua, Managua Department, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.8, 63 km (39 mi) SSE of Managua, on 2026-10-09.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year25
- Last 5 years94
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Managua
37 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Managua in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Managua
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 17 km S of Nandaime, Nicaragua | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 166 km | |
| 4.6 | 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 206 km | |
| 4.4 | 11 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 168 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Managua, answered
Was there an earthquake in Managua today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Managua in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Managua?
Over the last five years there were 94 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Managua, an average of 19 a year. 25 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 33% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Managua in five years?
A magnitude 6.1 on Jan 6, 2022, 16:25 UTC, 99 km (61 mi) WSW of Managua, 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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