M2.6 Depth: 165.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Rivas (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-06-06 09:37:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 6, 2026 at 09:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Rivas (Nicaragua). At around 165 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

165.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-06 09:37:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

Rivas

City

Rivas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.34370, -85.88220

Temperature

22.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

165 km

165 km — deeper than the regional average (99.4 km)

Regional average: 99.4 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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