M2.7 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Altagracia, Rivas (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 02:12:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 02:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Altagracia, Rivas (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-16 02:12:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

Rivas

City

Altagracia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.48000, -85.57000

Temperature

26.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)

Regional average: 99.4 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

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Concepcion

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