Right now
The most recent data we hold from EMSC arrived 3 hours ago, and this point is in it.
Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.
Reported by EMSC today.
It is one of only 4 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 20 May 2026. The last comparable one was on 26 June 2026.
What the source measured
EMSC reported: NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
EMSC recorded magnitude 4.0 at a depth of 83 km.
The seismic region given by the source is NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA.
An estimated 5,838 people live within 30 km of this point.
Nearby, since 20 May 2026
- June 26, 2026 · score 14 · 11.8 km
- May 20, 2026 · score 0 · 13.2 km
- June 26, 2026 · score 25 · 19.5 km
How we know
One source: EMSC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 8 out of 100, at 85 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 8 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 85% |
| Coordinates | 11.9600, -86.6200 |
| Nearest City | San Rafael del Sur (23 km) |
| Population Exposed | 5.8K within 30 km |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-12T09:14:55.000Z |
| Source | https://www.seismicportal.eu/eventdetail.html?unid=20260912_0000123 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4 |
| Depth | 83 |
| MagType | m |
| Region | NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA |
| Auth | INET |
| SourceId | 2059246 |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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