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M2.7 Depth: 152.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near San Juan del Sur, Rivas (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 10:19:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near San Juan del Sur, Rivas (Nicaragua) on May 9, 2026 at 10:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 152 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Nicaragua: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
152.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 10:19:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Rivas
City
San Juan del Sur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.17310, -85.77400
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 152 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 152 km
Intermediate
152 km
152 km — deeper than the regional average (101.1 km)
Regional average: 101.1 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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