M4.6 earthquake — 16 km NE of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 16 km NE of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua on Oct 7, 2026 at 20:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 207 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 207.3 km |
| Coordinates | 12.685, -86.916 |
| Time | Oct 7, 20:56 UTC |
| Location | 16 km NE of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua |
| USGS event ID | us6000u0uq |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.