Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Masatepe
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Masatepe, Masaya Department, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.9, 95 km (59 mi) SSW of Masatepe, on 2026-10-19.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year27
- Last 5 years106
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Masatepe
41 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Masatepe in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Masatepe
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 68 km WSW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 44 km | |
| 4.8 | 17 km S of Nandaime, Nicaragua | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 166 km | |
| 4.4 | 11 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 168 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Masatepe, answered
Was there an earthquake in Masatepe today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Masatepe in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Masatepe?
Over the last five years there were 106 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Masatepe, an average of 21 a year. 27 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 27% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Masatepe in five years?
A magnitude 6.6 on Apr 21, 2022, 07:42 UTC, 97 km (61 mi) WSW of Masatepe, 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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