Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1585164 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-28 23:35:06 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-03-01 05:35:06 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-03-01 00:07:49 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Depth | 200 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 2 |
| Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Central-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Administration area | Chinandega |
| Nearest settlement | Jiquilillo |
| Distance | 63 km |
| Course | WSW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Pacific |
| Water surface name | North Pacific Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.