Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Rivas
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Rivas, Rivas Department, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.9, 80 km (49 mi) WSW of Rivas, on 2026-10-19.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year23
- Last 5 years86
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Rivas
37 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Rivas in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 7.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Rivas
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 68 km WSW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua | 80 km / 49 mi | depth 44 km | |
| 4.8 | 17 km S of Nandaime, Nicaragua | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 166 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Rivas, answered
Was there an earthquake in Rivas today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Rivas in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Rivas?
Over the last five years there were 86 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Rivas, an average of 17 a year. 23 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 34% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Rivas in five years?
A magnitude 6.3 on Nov 9, 2021, 06:25 UTC, 80 km (50 mi) WSW of Rivas, at a depth of 20 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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