M4.6 earthquake: Posoltega, Nicaragua
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Posoltega, Nicaragua on October 7, 2026. It was recorded at 02:56 PM CST at a depth of 206 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.6
mb · Light
Depth
206 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
08:56:51 PM
October 7, 2026
Local time
02:56 PM
October 7, 2026 · CST
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 26 km from Chinandega.
- Chinandega · 26 km E
- León · 29 km N
- Estelí · 74 km SW
- Choluteca · 74 km SE
- Managua · 91 km NW
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 250 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.7 earthquake on March 3, 1996.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 7, 2026 earthquake near Posoltega, Nicaragua?
The earthquake occurred near Posoltega, Nicaragua at 12.695° N, 86.904° W, at a depth of 206 km. The nearest town was Chinandega, about 26 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Posoltega, Nicaragua?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.6 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Posoltega, Nicaragua?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.