M4.4 earthquake — 12 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 12 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua on Oct 5, 2026 at 01:20 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 167 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 167.4 km |
| Coordinates | 12.096, -86.489 |
| Time | Oct 5, 01:20 UTC |
| Location | 12 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua |
| USGS event ID | us6000tzln |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 99 km | Oct 3, 09:37 UTC | 79 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.