Earthquake report · M 4.9

M4.9 earthquake 80 km from Rivas, Nicaragua

USGS · updated Oct 19, 2026, 06:08 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 18, 2026, 11:18 PM (CST) 68 km WSW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua at a depth of 44 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 11.12°, -86.48° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.9
Depth (km): 44
Local time: Oct 18, 2026, 11:18 PM (CST)
UTC time: 2026-10-19 05:18
Coordinates: 11.123, -86.481

Updates

M 4.9 - 68 km WSW of San Juan del Sur, NicaraguaOct 19, 2026, 06:08 UTC

Nearby cities

Rivas · 80 km
San Rafael del Sur · 81 km
Nandaime · 85 km
Jinotepe · 86 km
Diriamba · 86 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 25, 2026, 06:25 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.