M4.1 earthquake — 88 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua
An magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred 88 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua on Aug 6, 2026 at 04:13 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 38 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 | M4.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 38.2 km |
| Coordinates | 11.822, -87.626 |
| Time | Aug 6, 04:13 UTC |
| Location | 88 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua |
| USGS event ID | us6000tihn |
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 | 33 km | Aug 11, 23:34 UTC | 91 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua |
| M5.5 | 113 km | Aug 13, 00:30 UTC | 69 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.