Earthquakes in Nicaragua — August 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Nicaragua during August 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 72 km.
The month's largest event in Nicaragua was a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Belén, Nicaragua on 02 August 2026 at 16:09 UTC. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake radiates roughly 120 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Nicaragua monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover, and level with the 3 recorded the previous month.
67% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 33% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.6 near Belén, Nicaragua on 02 August at 137 km; M4.4 near Corinto, Nicaragua on 11 August at 41 km; M4.1 near Corinto, Nicaragua on 06 August at 38 km.
That is close to the 3 events Nicaragua averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Nicaragua, August 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Belén, Nicaragua | 136.5 | Nicaragua | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Corinto, Nicaragua | 41.0 | Nicaragua | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Corinto, Nicaragua | 38.2 | Nicaragua | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Nicaragua in August 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Nicaragua during August 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Nicaragua in August 2026?
A magnitude 4.6 event near Belén, Nicaragua on 02 August 2026.
Other months in Nicaragua
Magnitudes for August 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.