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M2.5 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Nindirí, Masaya (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-04-22 21:35:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 22, 2026 at 21:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Nindirí, Masaya (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-22 21:35:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Masaya
City
Nindirí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.07000, -86.13000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — shallower than the regional average (102.7 km)
Regional average: 102.7 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

  • Masaya
    Distance: 10 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 21 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 25 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 30 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 51 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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