| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 184.6 km |
| Coordinates | 12.907, -87.275 |
| UTC time | 2024-02-26 21:35:38.435 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 26, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Nicaragua on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 21:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is El Viejo (Nicaragua - NI), about 29.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -87.275 and latitude 12.907.
| Location | Chinandega |
| Country | Nicaragua (NI) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2024-02-26
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| El Viejo | 29.5 km |
| Chinandega | 34.6 km |
| Ciudad Choluteca | 44.7 km |
| Chichigalpa | 45.4 km |
| León | 67.7 km |
| Estelí | 102.0 km |
| San Miguel | 117.6 km |
| Ocotal | 118.4 km |
| Mateare | 118.5 km |
| Ciudad Sandino | 131.0 km |
| Tegucigalpa | 131.0 km |
| Usulután | 136.6 km |
Nearby earthquakes
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