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M4.6 Depth: 68.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Near Coast of Nicaragua

UTC time: 2026-05-04 13:50:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Near Coast of Nicaragua on May 4, 2026 at 13:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 68 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
68.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 13:50:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
11.65000, -86.79000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68 km
Shallow
68 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 73 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 77 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 82 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 93 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua

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