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M3.5 Depth: 100.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near El Tortuguero (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 23:30:16 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
100.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 23:30:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
El Tortuguero
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.69970, -84.39960
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100 km
Intermediate
100 km
100 km — close to the regional average (102.7 km)
Regional average: 102.7 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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    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
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  • Granada
    Distance: 193 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
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  • Masaya
    Distance: 208 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 217 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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