Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.1 earthquake 82 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 82 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua at May 1, 2026, 06:33 UTC, at a depth of 38 km. The epicentre was 93 km (58 mi) WSW of San Rafael del Sur.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.1 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 1, 2026, 06:33 UTC |
| Depth | 38.1 km |
| Coordinates | 11.547, -87.234 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 68 km WSW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 44 km | |
| 4.4 | 11 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 168 km | |
| 4.4 | 94 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | 11 km / 7 mi | depth 38 km | |
| 4.1 | 81 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 81 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 40 km | |
| 4.2 | 20 km SSW of León, Nicaragua | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 81 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.7 | 69 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 80 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 24 km | |
| 4.3 | 47 km W of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 54 km | |
| 4.4 | 115 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 66 km S of Masachapa, Nicaragua | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 50 km | |
| 4.4 | 22 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 78 km | |
| 4.5 | 50 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 46 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.