M 5.5 - 7 km SW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua
7 km SW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua
March 27, 2026 at 2:15 AM UTC
Seismic Data
About This Earthquake
This was a moderate earthquake registering M5.5 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at 7 km SW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua at a depth of 155.7 km below the surface.
6 people submitted felt reports to the USGS Did You Feel It? system, indicating the earthquake was perceptible across a significant area.
The earthquake occurred on March 27, 2026 at 2:15 AM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us7000s7w6.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong was the 7 km SW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua earthquake?
This was a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause minor to moderate damage.
Where was the 7 km SW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua earthquake felt?
The earthquake occurred at 7 km SW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua at a depth of 155.7 km. A total of 6 people submitted felt reports.