Masachapa, Nicaragua — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck off Nicaragua's Pacific coast on Saturday afternoon, November 7, 2026.

What happened:

The quake hit at 1:55 PM Central Time, centered about 65 kilometers (40 miles) west-southwest of Masachapa, Nicaragua, in the Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Geological Survey measured the quake at a depth of about 37 kilometers (23 miles).

Impacts:

The USGS issued no tsunami threat for this earthquake. No felt reports had been filed with the USGS at the time of publication, and no damage reports were available. A quake of this size can be felt near the epicenter, and aftershocks remain possible.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops.

Stay away from windows and anything that could fall.

After the shaking, check your home for hazards such as gas leaks, broken glass, and cracked walls before re-entering.

Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow in the hours and days after a quake.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 7, 2026.