M4.5 Earthquake 65 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua — November 7, 2026
2026-11-07 19:55:10 UTC (38 min ago) · approx. 1:55 PM UTC-6 local
On November 7, 2026 at 19:55 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 65 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua, at a depth of 37.1 km and coordinates 11.5260°, -87.0544°. This earthquake was detected by 63 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.
Earthquake Details
-87.0544°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 65 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua on November 7, 2026 at 19:55 UTC had a depth of 37.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.5260°, -87.0544°, which is 65 km WSW 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.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000twtv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, November 7, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 65 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua — November 7, 2026. Retrieved November 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000twtv/