Back to map
Nicaragua · Chinandega

M4.5 Earthquake near Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-11-04 19:55:26 UTC Local time: —
Earthquake newsQuakeMap24
Archive record · original publication time was not recorded Content updated:

Automatically generated from measurement data by QuakeMap24. Values may change after further analysis.

Map

About this earthquake

On November 4, 2026 at 19:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Chinandega (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 159 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Nicaragua: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

ID
c3450669a86cae0e8c2146c0812311c2c099ef14
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
159.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-04 19:55:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Chinandega
City
Chinandega
Source
usgs
Coordinates
12.63110, -87.15440
Temperature
28.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 159 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 159 km
Intermediate
159 km
159 km — deeper than the regional average (97.9 km)
Regional average: 97.9 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Caribbean Plate.
Near the boundary Caribbean ↔ Cocos · about 158 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 18 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica Activity reported
    Distance: 34 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 51 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 54 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua

Nicaragua

Context for this earthquake

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

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

Open seismic profile

Historic earthquake map · Nicaragua

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Nicaragua

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share