Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 100.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
El Tortuguero
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M3.5 Earthquake near El Tortuguero (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On April 20, 2026 at 23:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near El Tortuguero (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
1482a1e57b2e3de929dc04e54fa301c4781c6642
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
100.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 23:30:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
El Tortuguero
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.69970,
-84.39960
Temperature
25.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
100 km
100 km — close to the regional average (100.4 km)
Regional average: 100.4 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
-
Masaya Activity reported
Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
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