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Nicaragua · Chinandega

M4.2 Earthquake near Cosigüina, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-09-24 08:47:39 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Cosigüina, Chinandega (Nicaragua) on September 24, 2026 at 08:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
1f5ad6283834607af097c5344af051bb6d272251
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-24 08:47:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Chinandega
City
Cosigüina
Village
Cosigüina
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.90860, -87.49360
Temperature
26.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (99 km)
Regional average: 99 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

  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 11 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica Activity reported
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Aramuaca, Laguna
    Distance: 88 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 181 m ·El Salvador

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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 139 Catalogue entries

Of 138 other entries for this area and period, 17 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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