M4.9 earthquake — 65 km WSW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 65 km WSW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua on Oct 19, 2026 at 05:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 45 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 44.6 km |
| Coordinates | 11.053, -86.439 |
| Time | Oct 19, 05:18 UTC |
| Location | 65 km WSW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3a8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 85 km | Nov 7, 19:55 UTC | 65 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.