4.8
Earthquake Details: 42 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua
1/4/2026, 2:20:29 PM
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred near 42 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua on 1/4/2026 at 2:20:29 PM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 81.165 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth81.165 km
Significance354
Latitude12.6078
Longitude-87.8135
Event IDus7000rmfn
Magnitude4.8
Updated:4/7/2026, 10:11:54 PM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 1/4/2026, 8:20:29 AM CST
- UTC
- 1/4/2026, 2:20:29 PM UTC
81.165 km · Intermediate-focus
Between 70 and 300 km deep.
Nearby major cities
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