Country profile
Active volcanic arc with significant seismic hazard.
Last 30 days
2
M1.0+ events
Last 24h
2
Max magnitude
M4.4
M4+
2
Seismic risk
High
Major cities
1
Yes — frequently
Nicaragua experiences frequent, sometimes major earthquakes. Active volcanic arc with significant seismic hazard. In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 2 earthquakes near Nicaragua, the strongest a M4.4.
Seismic zones: Central American Volcanic Arc, Managua Graben. Historical events →
High
seismic risk
2
last 30 days
FAQ
Nicaragua experiences frequent, sometimes major earthquakes. Active volcanic arc with significant seismic hazard. On QuakeGlobe it is rated high seismic risk. In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 2 earthquakes near Nicaragua, the strongest a M4.4.
Nicaragua's seismicity is driven by its position along Central American Volcanic Arc, Managua Graben. Active volcanic arc with significant seismic hazard.
Nicaragua is rated high seismic risk on QuakeGlobe, reflecting its tectonic setting (Central American Volcanic Arc, Managua Graben). In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 2 earthquakes near Nicaragua, the strongest a M4.4.