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M2.5 Depth: 199.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-05-01 06:35:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA on May 1, 2026 at 06:35 UTC. At around 199 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
199.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 06:35:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.21770, -85.63530
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 199 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 199 km
Intermediate
199 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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