M4.5 earthquake — 2 km W of Chinandega, Nicaragua
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 2 km W of Chinandega, Nicaragua on Nov 4, 2026 at 19:55 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 159 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 159.0 km |
| Coordinates | 12.631, -87.154 |
| Time | Nov 4, 19:55 UTC |
| Location | 2 km W of Chinandega, Nicaragua |
| USGS event ID | us7000tw3k |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 287 km | Oct 29, 05:26 UTC | 270 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.