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M4.7 Depth: 131.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Near Coast of Nicaragua

UTC time: 2026-03-27 14:55:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 27, 2026 at 14:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Near Coast of Nicaragua. At around 131 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
131.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-27 14:55:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
12.74000, -87.19000
Temperature
33.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 131 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 131 km
Intermediate
131 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 21 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 59 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 62 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras

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