M3.1 Depth: 297.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Nagarote, León (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 04:37:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Nagarote, León (Nicaragua) on July 5, 2026 at 04:37 UTC. At around 297 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Nicaragua: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

297.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-05 04:37:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

León

City

Nagarote

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.01850, -86.75350

Temperature

28.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

297 km

297 km — deeper than the regional average (102.5 km)

Regional average: 102.5 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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Nejapa-Miraflores

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Apoyeque

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Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex

Distance: 53 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
Negro, Cerro

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Masaya

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