M4.4 Earthquake 81 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua — August 11, 2026
2026-08-11 23:34:35 UTC (2026-08-11) · approx. 5:34 PM UTC-6 local
On August 11, 2026 at 23:34 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 81 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua, at a depth of 40.3 km and coordinates 11.7562°, -87.2721°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-87.2721°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Corinto, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 81 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua on August 11, 2026 at 23:34 UTC had a depth of 40.3 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 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tk46). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 11, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 81 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua — August 11, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tk46/