M4.7 earthquake — 80 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 80 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua on Jul 18, 2026 at 23:31 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 26 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 25.8 km |
| Coordinates | 11.360, -87.113 |
| Time | Jul 18, 23:31 UTC |
| Location | 80 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua |
| USGS event ID | us7000t1ph |
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 | 36 km | Jul 26, 09:26 UTC | 68 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.