Earthquake report · M 4.3

M4.3 earthquake 272 km from Corinto, Nicaragua

USGS · updated Oct 29, 2026, 05:56 UTC

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded on Oct 28, 2026, 11:26 PM (CST) 270 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 10.47°, -88.60° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.3
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 28, 2026, 11:26 PM (CST)
UTC time: 2026-10-29 05:26
Coordinates: 10.468, -88.595

Updates

M 4.3 - 270 km WSW of Masachapa, NicaraguaOct 29, 2026, 05:56 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Nov 3, 2026, 19:21 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.