Earthquakes in Nicaragua — July 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Nicaragua during July 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 43 km.
The month's largest event in Nicaragua was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Masachapa, Nicaragua on 18 July 2026 at 23:31 UTC. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake radiates roughly 169 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Nicaragua monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover, and down from the 4 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.7 near Masachapa, Nicaragua on 18 July at 26 km; M4.6 near Masachapa, Nicaragua on 26 July at 35 km; M4.4 near Jiquilillo, Nicaragua on 08 July at 67 km.
That is close to the 3 events Nicaragua averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Nicaragua, July 2026
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Masachapa, Nicaragua | 25.8 | Nicaragua | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Masachapa, Nicaragua | 35.0 | Nicaragua | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | 67.5 | Nicaragua | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Nicaragua in July 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Nicaragua during July 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Nicaragua in July 2026?
A magnitude 4.7 event near Masachapa, Nicaragua on 18 July 2026.
Other months in Nicaragua
Magnitudes for July 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.