Nicaragua
Nicaragua: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Nicaragua on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest eventM 3.1151.0 km depth · 4 h ago14 km W of Rivas, Nicaragua
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
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Forecast for the area around: Managua. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Managua
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Managua
Forecast for the area around: Nicaragua. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Nicaragua
- 3.14 h agoM3.1 earthquake near Rivas, Nicaragua – now14 km W of Rivas, Nicaragua
- 3.013 h agoM3.0 earthquake near Corinto, Nicaragua39 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua
- 27 h agoWildfire near Managua, Nicaragua – active5.2 km² · 19 km SSE of Managua, Nicaragua
- 39 h agoWildfire near San Jose de Bocay, Nicaragua – active3.1 km² · 35 km ENE of San Jose de Bocay, Nicaragua
- 39 h agoWildfire near Waslala, Nicaragua – active3.1 km² · 38 km NE of Waslala, Nicaragua
- 39 h agoWildfire near Jalapa, Nicaragua – active4.0 km² · 97 km E of Jalapa, Nicaragua
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Nicaragua
Nicaragua has recorded 2,806 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M7.6 in 1992.
Satellites have detected 12 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 28 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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Earthquakes today: Nicaragua →
2,806 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M7.6.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 14 km W of Rivas, Nicaragua | 151.0 km | |
| 3.0 | 39 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua | 35.0 km | |
| 3.6 | 41 km SSW of Managua, Nicaragua | 209.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 10 km SSW of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua | 138.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 103 km S of Leon, Nicaragua | 37.1 km | |
| 4.5 | near Chinandega, Nicaragua | 159.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 274 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 109 km SSW of Masaya, Nicaragua | 44.7 km | |
| 4.6 | 106 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 94 km SSW of Masaya, Nicaragua | 35.0 km |
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Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.6 | 131 km SW of Leon, Nicaragua | 30.0 km | |
| 7.0 | 87 km SW of Masaya, Nicaragua | 35.0 km | |
| 6.8 | 79 km S of Managua, Nicaragua | 52.5 km | |
| 6.7 | 131 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua | 54.6 km | |
| 6.7 | 62 km WSW of Managua, Nicaragua | 33.0 km | |
| 6.6 | 101 km SW of Managua, Nicaragua | 27.0 km | |
| 6.6 | 33 km SSE of Granada, Nicaragua | 135.0 km | |
| 6.6 | 80 km SSW of Granada, Nicaragua | 27.0 km | |
| 6.6 | 85 km SW of Managua, Nicaragua | 33.0 km | |
| 6.6 | near Belen, Nicaragua | 86.7 km | |
| 6.5 | 96 km SW of El Viejo, Nicaragua | 21.0 km | |
| 6.5 | 75 km S of Leon, Nicaragua | 30.0 km | |
| 6.5 | near Chichigalpa, Nicaragua | 76.2 km | |
| 6.4 | 181 km SW of Poneloya, Nicaragua | 14.5 km | |
| 6.4 | 53 km SSW of Managua, Nicaragua | 55.8 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 65 | M5.5 |
| 2025 | 56 | M5.2 |
| 2024 | 67 | M5.6 |
| 2023 | 57 | M5.2 |
| 2022 | 98 | M6.6 |
| 2021 | 92 | M6.5 |
| 2020 | 66 | M5.5 |
| 2019 | 66 | M5.9 |
| 2018 | 71 | M5.8 |
| 2017 | 54 | M5.5 |
| 2016 | 95 | M6.1 |
| 2015 | 53 | M5.8 |
| 2014 | 126 | M6.6 |
| 2013 | 69 | M6.5 |
| 2012 | 51 | M5.0 |
| 2011 | 43 | M6.0 |
| 2010 | 46 | M5.7 |
| 2009 | 35 | M5.5 |
| 2008 | 65 | M5.4 |
| 2007 | 88 | M5.5 |
| 2006 | 57 | M5.5 |
| 2005 | 96 | M6.6 |
| 2004 | 96 | M7.0 |
| 2003 | 46 | M5.6 |
| 2002 | 62 | M5.7 |
| 2001 | 65 | M5.7 |
| 2000 | 81 | M5.5 |
| 1999 | 81 | M5.3 |
| 1998 | 61 | M6.7 |
| 1997 | 76 | M5.7 |
| 1996 | 98 | M6.7 |
| 1995 | 53 | M5.5 |
| 1994 | 25 | M6.4 |
| 1993 | 63 | M5.9 |
| 1992 | 156 | M7.6 |
| 1991 | 12 | M5.1 |
| 1990 | 22 | M6.8 |
| 1989 | 23 | M5.5 |
| 1988 | 34 | M6.6 |
| 1987 | 26 | M6.5 |
| 1986 | 24 | M5.9 |
| 1985 | 22 | M6.1 |
| 1984 | 35 | M6.2 |
| 1983 | 18 | M5.6 |
| 1982 | 17 | M5.3 |
| 1981 | 10 | M5.1 |
| 1980 | 17 | M5.2 |
| 1979 | 18 | M5.5 |
| 1978 | 23 | M5.6 |
| 1977 | 11 | M5.4 |
| 1976 | 15 | M5.7 |
Wildfires
12 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 28 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 km² | 19 km SSE of Managua, Nicaragua | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 35 km ENE of San Jose de Bocay, Nicaragua | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 38 km NE of Waslala, Nicaragua | Active | |
| 4.0 km² | 97 km E of Jalapa, Nicaragua | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 33 km ESE of Waspan, Nicaragua | Active | |
| 5.0 km² | 110 km N of Bluefields, Nicaragua | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 30 km E of Waspan, Nicaragua | Active | |
| 6.0 km² | 21 km NNW of Bonanza, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 3.1 km² | 68 km NNE of Rama, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 73 km SW of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | Inactive |
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| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 km² | 57 km N of La Cruz de Rio Grande, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 51 km ESE of Waspan, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 23 km SE of Waspan, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 23 km NW of Waspan, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 58 km N of La Cruz de Rio Grande, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 13 km NE of Ocotal, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 34 km NNW of Jalapa, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 11 km NW of Ocotal, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 14 km WNW of Ocotal, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 22 km NW of Chinandega, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 39 km N of Jalapa, Nicaragua | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 km² | 13 km NE of Ocotal, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 23 km NW of Waspan, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 14 km WNW of Ocotal, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 57 km N of La Cruz de Rio Grande, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 39 km N of Jalapa, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 23 km SE of Waspan, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 51 km ESE of Waspan, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 73 km SW of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 58 km N of La Cruz de Rio Grande, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 22 km NW of Chinandega, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 11 km NW of Ocotal, Nicaragua | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 34 km NNW of Jalapa, Nicaragua | Inactive |