Earthquake M 4.9 in the area of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, 19 October 2026, 05:18 UTC
Recorded 8 d ago. Updated 07:18.
- Magnitude
- mb 4.9
- Time (UTC)
- 05:18:36
- Depth
- 44 km
- Coordinates
- 11.123 N 86.482 W
- Source
- USGS
- Last revision
- 07:18
Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.
What it means
An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 was recorded at a depth of 44 km, near San Juan del Sur, on 19/10 at 05:18 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.
The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 44 km.
An earthquake of this moderate size is often felt clearly by people nearby, but because it started well below the surface, its energy spreads out before it reaches the ground, so the shaking there is usually weaker than from a shallow quake of similar strength. Quakes like this are fairly common in active tectonic regions. They are often followed by smaller aftershocks because the rock around the break gradually adjusts to its new stress balance. For official guidance, please refer to Protezione Civile and INGV.
It may contain errors: when in doubt, the source figure prevails.
Estimated intensity and seismic zone
- Estimated intensity near the epicentre
- IV
The estimate is indicative and does not replace official surveys.
Aftershocks in the next 72 hours
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