Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes 68 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 09:26:55 GMT, located 68 kilometers south-southwest of Masachapa, Nicaragua. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) assigned a significance score of 326 out of a possible 1000 to this event. This score reflects the potential impact based on factors like magnitude and proximity to population centers, with higher numbers indicating higher potential for significant impact.
The earthquake's hypocenter was at a depth of 35 kilometers. No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS for this earthquake. This is common in regions where a limited number of people utilize the USGS "Did You Feel It?" reporting system. While the significance score suggests potential for impact, the absence of felt reports means the actual extent of shaking experienced by people, if any, is not documented via this system.