M4.4 earthquake near San Rafael del Sur, Managua Department
869 d ago · 31 May 2024, 13:31 UTC 90 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua
What happened
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 90 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua on 31 May 2024, 13:31 UTC at a depth of 39 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is San Rafael del Sur, about 101 km away in Managua Department, Nicaragua.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 23:35 UTC
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