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M3.2 Earthquake near Prinzapolka, North Caribbean Coast (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-10-14 19:11:15 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
218.0 km
Source
EMSC

North Caribbean Coast · Prinzapolka

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About this earthquake

On October 14, 2026 at 19:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Prinzapolka, North Caribbean Coast (Nicaragua). At around 218 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
11350ff680529d747972b8041cadcec356e89b88
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
218.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-14 19:11:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
North Caribbean Coast
City
Prinzapolka
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.44330, -83.52670
Temperature
29.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 218 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 218 km
Intermediate
218 km
218 km — deeper than the regional average (100.8 km)
Regional average: 100.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Concepcion
    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 313 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 317 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya Activity reported
    Distance: 329 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 333 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries

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