Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 47 km W of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 47 km W of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua at Jul 17, 2026, 12:07 UTC, at a depth of 54 km. The epicentre was 51 km (32 mi) SW of La Paz Centro.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 17, 2026, 12:07 UTC |
| Depth | 54.2 km |
| Coordinates | 11.957, -86.942 |
| 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 | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 206 km | |
| 4.4 | 11 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua | 49 km / 30 mi | depth 168 km | |
| 4.4 | 94 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 38 km | |
| 4.3 | 4 km WSW of Posoltega, Nicaragua | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 32 km | |
| 4.1 | 81 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | 96 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 81 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 40 km | |
| 4.2 | 20 km SSW of León, Nicaragua | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 81 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.7 | 69 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 80 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 24 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.