Earthquake 94 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua (4.4 mb) (2025-05-18 14:42:40 UTC)

1747579360

10.9537, -86.7098

10.00 KM

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck on 94 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua, at 2025-05-18 14:42:40 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 94 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua

Recommendation
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake 94 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua (4.4 mb) (2025-05-18 14:42:40 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.4

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000q016

Nearest Places

Punta Santa Elena / 83.33 km
Isla San Pedrito / 83.43 km
Punta / 83.68 km
Punta Conejo / 84.03 km
Isla Las Golondrinas / 84.62 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

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Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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GREECE
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Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.6

GREECE
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Depth: 10.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.4

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Depth: -0.34 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.6

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Depth: 9.65 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.1

OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
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Depth: 3.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.3

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Time: 1747306918
Depth: 71.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)