Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chinandega · Chichigalpa
Country overviewNicaragua · Chinandega
M3.0 Earthquake near Chichigalpa, Chinandega (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Chichigalpa, Chinandega (Nicaragua) on September 17, 2026 at 18:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
04f576d0e51186e6ab17a4de340b904f55d7da49
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-17 18:10:41 UTC
Local time
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State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.67000,
-86.95700
Temperature
33.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (100.7 km)
Regional average: 100.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Telica Activity reported
Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
Of 139 other entries for this area and period, 112 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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