Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 7 km NW of Belén, Nicaragua
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 7 km NW of Belén, Nicaragua at Aug 2, 2026, 16:09 UTC, at a depth of 135 km. The epicentre was 17 km (11 mi) NW of Rivas.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 2, 2026, 16:09 UTC |
| Depth | 135.3 km |
| Coordinates | 11.549, -85.941 |
| 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 | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 44 km | |
| 4.8 | 17 km S of Nandaime, Nicaragua | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 166 km | |
| 4.4 | 11 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 168 km | |
| 4.3 | 29 km SW of Tola, Nicaragua | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 65 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.