M4.8 earthquake — 17 km S of Nandaime, Nicaragua
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 17 km S of Nandaime, Nicaragua on Oct 9, 2026 at 12:33 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 166 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 165.7 km |
| Coordinates | 11.595, -86.061 |
| Time | Oct 9, 12:33 UTC |
| Location | 17 km S of Nandaime, Nicaragua |
| USGS event ID | us6000u15l |
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 | 73 km | Oct 5, 01:20 UTC | 12 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua |
| M4.4 | 124 km | Oct 3, 09:37 UTC | 79 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua |
| M4.6 | 153 km | Oct 7, 20:56 UTC | 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.