Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Madriz · Totogalpa
Country overviewNicaragua · Madriz
M2.8 Earthquake near Totogalpa, Madriz (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Totogalpa, Madriz (Nicaragua) on January 30, 2026 at 19:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (100.4 km)
Regional average: 100.4 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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Telica Activity reported
Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 277 Catalogue entries
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