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M3.5 Earthquake near Ocotal, Nueva Segovia (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 13:44:22 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Ocotal, Nueva Segovia (Nicaragua) on January 31, 2026 at 13:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
016233eecc65b82f12603711066b82ac3944b0f3
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 13:44:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Nueva Segovia
City
Ocotal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.61000, -86.48000
Temperature
22.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (100.4 km)
Regional average: 100.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica Activity reported
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 125 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 126 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries

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