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M4.4 Earthquake near Chichigalpa, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-11-13 14:55:20 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Chichigalpa, Chinandega (Nicaragua) on November 13, 2026 at 14:55 UTC. At around 136 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Nicaragua: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

ID
314be268fee427a656cd99030e406b016e1a1895
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
136.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-13 14:55:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Chinandega
City
Chichigalpa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.51500, -87.07300
Temperature
29.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 136 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 136 km
Intermediate
136 km
136 km — deeper than the regional average (98.1 km)
Regional average: 98.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 22 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica Activity reported
    Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 40 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 43 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries

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