Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 4 km SSW of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 4 km SSW of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua at Mar 11, 2026, 16:37 UTC, at a depth of 200 km. The epicentre was 15 km (9 mi) ENE of Rivas. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 11, 2026, 16:37 UTC |
| Depth | 200.4 km |
| Coordinates | 11.504, -85.706 |
| Felt reports | 2 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 68 km WSW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 44 km | |
| 4.8 | 17 km S of Nandaime, Nicaragua | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 166 km | |
| 4.3 | 29 km SW of Tola, Nicaragua | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.6 | 7 km NW of Belén, Nicaragua | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 135 km | |
| 4.3 | 10 km W of Tola, Nicaragua | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 162 km | |
| 5.2 | 9 km WSW of El Crucero, Nicaragua | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 120 km | |
| 4.1 | 9 km W of Cárdenas, Nicaragua | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 164 km | |
| 4.3 | 12 km N of Belén, Nicaragua | 25 km / 16 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 24 km SSW of Santa Teresa, Nicaragua | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 77 km | |
| 3.5 | 2 km SW of Tisma, Nicaragua | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.