Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 140.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chinandega · El Viejo
Country overviewNicaragua · Chinandega
M2.6 Earthquake near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On September 25, 2026 at 06:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
20b7f56ba2e20f64ad9a3c29dc67145f335a0e7e
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
140.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-25 06:43:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.60700,
-87.35500
Temperature
27.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
140 km
140 km — deeper than the regional average (99 km)
Regional average: 99 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
-
Telica Activity reported
Chinandega
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 37 Catalogue entries
Of 36 other entries for this area and period, 26 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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