4.3
Earthquake Details: Nicaragua
1/12/2026, 8:58:34 PM
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred near Nicaragua on 1/12/2026 at 8:58:34 PM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of -223 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
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NicaraguaNorth Caribbean CoastPuerto Cabezas (Nearest City)Technical Details
Depth-223 km
Significance
Latitude13.9564
Longitude-84.0457
Event IDemsc:20260112_0000335
Magnitude4.3
Updated:1/12/2026, 10:07:58 PM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 1/12/2026, 2:58:34 PM CST
- UTC
- 1/12/2026, 8:58:34 PM UTC
-223 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Jan 12, 2026, 10:07 PM UTC.
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