Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.7 earthquake 80 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 80 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua at Jul 18, 2026, 23:31 UTC, at a depth of 24 km. The epicentre was 91 km (57 mi) SW of San Rafael del Sur.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.7 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 18, 2026, 23:31 UTC |
| Depth | 24.3 km |
| Coordinates | 11.374, -87.121 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 68 km WSW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 44 km | |
| 4.4 | 94 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 38 km | |
| 4.1 | 81 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | 46 km / 28 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 81 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua | 46 km / 28 mi | depth 40 km | |
| 4.1 | 81 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.7 | 69 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | 41 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.