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Nicaragua · Chinandega

M2.1 Earthquake near Somotillo, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-11-04 10:22:09 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On November 4, 2026 at 10:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Somotillo, Chinandega (Nicaragua). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INETER/CATAC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Nicaragua: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

ID
1641847e4b6b71142f8fd3a558e6190819c34621
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-04 10:22:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Chinandega
City
Somotillo
Source
ineter
Coordinates
12.89800, -87.04100
Temperature
24.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (97.9 km)
Regional average: 97.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 22 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica Activity reported
    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 57 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 60 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua

Chinandega

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 37 Catalogue entries

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