Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Masaya · Nindirí
Country overviewNicaragua · Masaya
M2.7 Earthquake near Nindirí, Masaya (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On September 7, 2026 at 20:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Nindirí, Masaya (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
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Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (100.7 km)
Regional average: 100.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport7.5 kmStraight-line distance
Nicaragua · MGA · MNMG
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-20
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 267 Catalogue entries
Of 266 other entries for this area and period, 180 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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