Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 11 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 11 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua at Oct 5, 2026, 01:20 UTC, at a depth of 168 km. The epicentre was 19 km (12 mi) SSW of Mateare.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 5, 2026, 01:20 UTC |
| Depth | 168.3 km |
| Coordinates | 12.080, -86.508 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 17 km S of Nandaime, Nicaragua | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 166 km | |
| 4.6 | 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 206 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.