M2.7 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Ocotal, Nueva Segovia (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 04:23:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 04:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Ocotal, Nueva Segovia (Nicaragua). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-31 04:23:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

Nueva Segovia

City

Ocotal

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.59000, -86.45000

Temperature

17.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 km — shallower than the regional average (102.7 km)

Regional average: 102.7 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

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