M4.5 earthquake strikes near Chinandega, Nicaragua at 159 km depth

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 2 km west of Chinandega, Nicaragua, at a depth of 159 km. Deep focus reduces surface impact; no damage or casualties reported. This is a routine seismic event in a tectonically active region, with no immediate market or geopolitical implications.

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