When was the last major earthquake in Nicaragua?
Earthquakes in Nicaragua since 1950
| Date | Region | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2016 | Nicaragua | 6.9 |
| 09/28/2016 | Leon | 5.5 |
| 04/14/2014 | Managua, Ciudad Sandino | 5.2 |
| 04/10/2014 | Nagarote, Managua | 6.1 |
Is Nicaragua prone to natural disasters?
Nicaragua is prone to seismic and volcanic activity, hurricanes, severe storms and flooding.
Where was the earthquake in Chile on April 11, 2014?
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of Chile 72 km (45 mi) southwest of Iquique on April 11 at a depth of 13.8 km (8.6 mi). A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck 56 km (35 mi) west southwest of Panguna, Papua New Guinea on April 11 at a depth of 60.5 km (37.6 mi).
Where was the largest earthquake in the world in 2014?
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of Nicaragua 33 km (21 mi) southwest of Jiquilillo on March 2 at a depth of 60.0 km (37.3 mi). A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Japan 111 km (69 mi) north northwest of Nago on March 2 at a depth of 119.0 km (73.9 mi).
Where was the earthquake in New Zealand in February 2014?
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 16 km (9.9 mi) south southwest of Visokoi Island on February 1 at a depth of 130.0 km (80.8 mi). A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands 189 km (117 mi) south southeast of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand on February 2 at a depth of 44.3 km (27.5 mi).
Where was the earthquake in Greece in February 2014?
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands 189 km (117 mi) south southeast of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand on February 2 at a depth of 44.3 km (27.5 mi). A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Greece 7 km (4.3 mi) north northwest of Lixouri on February 3 at a depth of 5.0 km (3.1 mi).