M4.6 earthquake - 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua
9 d ago · 7 Oct 2026, 20:56 UTC 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua
What happened
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua on 7 Oct 2026, 20:56 UTC at a depth of 206 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.
The nearest town in our records is Chichigalpa, about 19 km away in Chinandega Department, Nicaragua.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC
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