M4.4 earthquake — 121 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 121 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua on Oct 10, 2026 at 05:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 12.034, -88.309 |
| Time | Oct 10, 05:11 UTC |
| Location | 121 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1cr |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 169 km | Oct 7, 20:56 UTC | 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua |
| M4.5 | 173 km | Oct 11, 23:20 UTC | 103 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador |
| M4.8 | 249 km | Oct 9, 12:33 UTC | 17 km S of Nandaime, Nicaragua |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.