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M2.8 Depth: 29.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-03-28 23:29:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 28, 2026 at 23:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-28 23:29:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.12000, -87.79000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 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

  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 126 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 128 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras

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