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M2.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-06-16 03:36:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on June 16, 2026 at 03:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 03:36:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.33000, -87.58000
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 162 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 162 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 163 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua

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