Earthquake report · M 4.8

M4.8 earthquake 18 km from Nandaime, Nicaragua

USGS · updated Oct 9, 2026, 18:12 UTC

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded on Oct 9, 2026, 6:33 AM (CST) 17 km S of Nandaime, Nicaragua at a depth of 166 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 11.60°, -86.06° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.8
Depth (km): 166
Local time: Oct 9, 2026, 6:33 AM (CST)
UTC time: 2026-10-09 12:33
Coordinates: 11.595, -86.061

Updates

M 4.8 - 17 km S of Nandaime, NicaraguaOct 9, 2026, 18:12 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 16, 2026, 12:17 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.