M4.7 Earthquake 69 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua — July 26, 2026
2026-07-26 09:26:51 UTC (2026-07-26) · approx. 3:26 AM UTC-6 local
On July 26, 2026 at 09:26 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 69 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 11.2158°, -86.7784°. This earthquake was detected by 58 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-86.7784°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Masachapa, Nicaragua?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 69 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua on July 26, 2026 at 09:26 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.2158°, -86.7784°, which is 69 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t3fs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 26, 2026). M4.7 Earthquake 69 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua — July 26, 2026. Retrieved August 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t3fs/