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M4.1 earthquake 81 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 81 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua at Aug 6, 2026, 04:13 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 82 km (51 mi) SSW of Corinto.

Details

Magnitude4.1 mb
TimeAug 6, 2026, 04:13 UTC
Depth35.0 km
Coordinates11.823, -87.513
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.4121 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua90 km / 56 midepth 10 km
4.494 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua40 km / 25 midepth 38 km
4.34 km WSW of Posoltega, Nicaragua95 km / 59 midepth 32 km
4.481 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua27 km / 17 midepth 40 km
4.220 km SSW of León, Nicaragua79 km / 49 midepth 10 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.