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M2.7 Depth: 168.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 04:04:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2026 at 04:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 168 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
168.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 04:04:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Chinandega
City
El Viejo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.05000, -87.75000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 168 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 168 km
Intermediate
168 km
168 km — deeper than the regional average (100.3 km)
Regional average: 100.3 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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