Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 4 km WSW of Posoltega, Nicaragua
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 4 km WSW of Posoltega, Nicaragua at Sep 18, 2026, 05:24 UTC, at a depth of 32 km. The epicentre was 5 km (3 mi) SSE of Chichigalpa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 18, 2026, 05:24 UTC |
| Depth | 31.6 km |
| Coordinates | 12.526, -87.016 |
| 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 | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 206 km | |
| 4.4 | 11 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 168 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.