Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 151.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Caribbean Coast · Bluefields
Country overviewNicaragua · South Caribbean Coast
M2.5 Earthquake near Bluefields, South Caribbean Coast (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On October 10, 2026 at 11:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Bluefields, South Caribbean Coast (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 151 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Nicaragua: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
Details
ID
06f581e5f92f77e39531aaff5fe1aafc097e77d3
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
151.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-10 11:48:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.34480,
-84.33510
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
151 km
151 km — deeper than the regional average (99.6 km)
Regional average: 99.6 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
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Rincon de la Vieja Activity reported
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Poas Activity reported
Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 277 Catalogue entries
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