M4.5 Earthquake 35 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua — May 13, 2026
2026-05-13 03:45:21 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 9:45 PM UTC-6 local
Felt by 2 people across nearby locations.
On May 13, 2026 at 03:45 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 35 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua, at a depth of 67.9 km and coordinates 11.5397°, -86.7186°. This earthquake was detected by 30 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 2 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-86.7186°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Masachapa, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 35 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua on May 13, 2026 at 03:45 UTC had a depth of 67.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.5397°, -86.7186°, which is 35 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sxc7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 13, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 35 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua — May 13, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sxc7/