Earthquakes in Nicaragua — October 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in Nicaragua during October 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 38 km.
The month's largest event in Nicaragua was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Masachapa, Nicaragua on 03 October 2026 at 09:37 UTC. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake radiates roughly 60 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Nicaragua monthly average of 3 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet 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 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
That is 67% below the 3 events Nicaragua averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Nicaragua, October 2026
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Masachapa, Nicaragua | 37.5 | Nicaragua | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Nicaragua in October 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Nicaragua during October 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Nicaragua in October 2026?
A magnitude 4.4 event near Masachapa, Nicaragua on 03 October 2026.
Other months in Nicaragua
Magnitudes for October 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.