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M2.8 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 05:14:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 05:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 05:14:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.01000, -86.46000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 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

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    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 106 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Orosi
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 112 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 113 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua

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