M4.6 Earthquake 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua — October 7, 2026
2026-10-07 20:56:51 UTC (18 hours ago) · approx. 2:56 PM UTC-6 local
On October 7, 2026 at 20:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua, at a depth of 206.3 km and coordinates 12.6946°, -86.9041°. This earthquake was detected by 114 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
-86.9041°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Posoltega, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua on October 7, 2026 at 20:56 UTC had a depth of 206.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.6946°, -86.9041°, which is 18 km NNE of Posoltega, 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: us6000u0uq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 7, 2026). M4.6 Earthquake 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua — October 7, 2026. Retrieved October 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u0uq/