M4.8 earthquake: Nandaime, Nicaragua
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Nandaime, Nicaragua on October 9, 2026. It was recorded at 06:33 AM CST at a depth of 166 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.8
mb · Light
Depth
166 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
12:33:43 PM
October 9, 2026
Local time
06:33 AM
October 9, 2026 · CST
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 40 km from Granada.
- Granada · 40 km S
- Masaya · 42 km S
- Managua · 66 km S
- Juigalpa · 94 km SW
- León · 129 km SE
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, 471 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.0 earthquake on October 9, 2004.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 9, 2026 earthquake near Nandaime, Nicaragua?
The earthquake occurred near Nandaime, Nicaragua at 11.595° N, 86.061° W, at a depth of 166 km. The nearest town was Granada, about 40 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Nandaime, Nicaragua?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.8 (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 Nandaime, Nicaragua?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.