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M4.0 Earthquake near Rosita (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 03:27:08 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Rosita (Nicaragua) on January 18, 2026 at 03:27 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 207 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
d3833e2d0dcf9f10efb0948c09137d217877ddba
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
207.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 03:27:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Rosita
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.97890, -84.40720
Temperature
22.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 207 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 207 km
Intermediate
207 km
207 km — deeper than the regional average (100.4 km)
Regional average: 100.4 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 285 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 287 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 288 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya Activity reported
    Distance: 293 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 293 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·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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