4.9

Earthquake Details: 68 km WSW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Oct 19, 2026, 05:18:36

Depth: 44.02 km
Felt reports: No data

Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 19, 2026, 06:08 AM UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred on Oct 19, 2026 at 05:18:36. Epicenter: 68 km WSW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Reported depth: 44.02 km.

Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time: Oct 18, 2026, 23:18:36 GMT-6
UTC: Oct 19, 2026, 05:18:36 UTC

44.02 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

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Nearby major cities

San Rafael del Sur

Nearby earthquakes · 12

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Agency measurements

Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.

GFZ / GEOFONmb 5.09
geofon:gfz2026umbx
Depth:
62.3 km
Status:
Automatic
Time:
Oct 19, 2026, 05:18:37 AM UTC
Updated:
Oct 19, 2026, 05:38 AM UTC
USGSM 4.9
us6000u3a8
Depth:
44.02 km
Time:
Oct 19, 2026, 05:18:36 AM UTC
Updated:
Oct 19, 2026, 06:08 AM UTC

Technical Details

Depth44.02 km

Significance369

Latitude11.1229

Longitude-86.4815

Event IDus6000u3a8

Magnitude4.9

Updated:Oct 19, 2026, 06:08:11 UTC

Regional Seismicity

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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: Oct 19, 2026, 06:08 UTC.

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