M4.7 Depth: 104.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 05:57:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 22, 2026 at 05:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua). At around 104 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

104.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-22 05:57:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

Chinandega

City

El Viejo

Source

gfz

Coordinates

12.53000, -87.46000

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

104 km

104 km — close to the regional average (100.3 km)

Regional average: 100.3 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 130 km away

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