M4.1 Earthquake 40 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua — August 26, 2024
2024-08-26 22:26:35 UTC (2024-08-26) · approx. 4:26 PM UTC-6 local
On August 26, 2024 at 22:26 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 40 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua, at a depth of 39.5 km and coordinates 11.5999°, -86.8293°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-86.8293°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Masachapa, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 40 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua on August 26, 2024 at 22:26 UTC had a depth of 39.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000nmyg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 26, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake 40 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua — August 26, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nmyg/