5.8 Earthquake Hits Near Nicaragua's Momotombo Volcano

The National Preventive System for Disasters, or SINAPRED, have activated operatives in the affected areas including the capital city of Managua.

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck 12 kilometers from the municipality of Laz Paz Centro and in close proximity to the active Volcano Momotombo in Nicaragua late Wednesday, sparking a 4.4 magnitude aftershock shortly afterwards and fears among locals.
The earthquake struck at 11:57 PM local time. After the initial aftershock, the National Preventive System for Disasters, or SINAPRED, report that a further 10 have taken place. 
More are expected, according to SINAPRED authorities, who have also confirmed the earthquake is connected to the 6.1. and 7.3 earthquakes that hit Nicaragua in April and October 2014 respectively. 
According to Dr. Armando Saballos, authorities are assessing the situation and monitoring the activity of Momotombo, which so far has given "no indication the volcano has increased in activity."
Thousands of people in Nicaragua were evacuated after the Momotombo volcano erupted for the first time in 110 years back in December 2015, spewing lava, ash and smoke.
The volcano last erupted in 1905. In 1610, the Momotombo erupted so fiercely it forced the city of Leon to move.