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M4.1 Earthquake near Puerto Cabezas, North Caribbean Coast (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-10-15 13:21:29 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
33.0 km
Source
EMSC

North Caribbean Coast · Puerto Cabezas

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About this earthquake

On October 15, 2026 at 13:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Puerto Cabezas, North Caribbean Coast (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
8e7b74427058efc9db07d8f36b9e91c97383dd71
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-15 13:21:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
North Caribbean Coast
City
Puerto Cabezas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.81080, -82.76120
Temperature
27.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 km
33 km — shallower than the regional average (100.6 km)
Regional average: 100.6 km
Why depth matters

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

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Granada
    Distance: 475 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 476 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 480 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 481 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya Activity reported
    Distance: 484 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·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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