M4.6 Earthquake 8 km N of Belén, Nicaragua — August 2, 2026
2026-08-02 16:09:30 UTC (51 min ago) · approx. 10:09 AM UTC-6 local
On August 2, 2026 at 16:09 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 8 km N of Belén, Nicaragua, at a depth of 136.5 km and coordinates 11.5792°, -85.8978°. This earthquake was detected by 62 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
-85.8978°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Belén, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 8 km N of Belén, Nicaragua on August 2, 2026 at 16:09 UTC had a depth of 136.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.5792°, -85.8978°, which is 8 km N of Belén, 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: us6000thmh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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