Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 20 km SSW of León, Nicaragua
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 20 km SSW of León, Nicaragua at Aug 11, 2026, 21:08 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 21 km (13 mi) SSW of Leon.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 11, 2026, 21:08 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 12.260, -86.944 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua | 49 km / 30 mi | depth 206 km | |
| 4.4 | 11 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 168 km | |
| 4.4 | 94 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 38 km | |
| 4.3 | 4 km WSW of Posoltega, Nicaragua | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 32 km | |
| 4.4 | 81 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 40 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.