M2.8 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Totogalpa, Madriz (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 19:05:11 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

6.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-30 19:05:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

Madriz

City

Totogalpa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.58000, -86.48000

Temperature

26.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6 km

6 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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