M4.6 Earthquake 60 km WSW of Corinto, Nicaragua — August 4, 2025
2025-08-04 23:06:49 UTC (2025-08-04) · approx. 5:06 PM UTC-6 local
On August 4, 2025 at 23:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 60 km WSW of Corinto, Nicaragua, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 12.2091°, -87.6562°. This earthquake was detected by 192 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-87.6562°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Corinto, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 60 km WSW of Corinto, Nicaragua on August 4, 2025 at 23:06 UTC had a depth of 35.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.2091°, -87.6562°, which is 60 km WSW of Corinto, Nicaragua.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000qy49). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 4, 2025). M4.6 Earthquake 60 km WSW of Corinto, Nicaragua — August 4, 2025. Retrieved October 17, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qy49/