M2.5 Depth: 147.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Bluefields (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 23:13:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Bluefields (Nicaragua) on June 20, 2026 at 23:13 UTC. At around 147 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

147.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-20 23:13:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Bluefields

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.73490, -83.51560

Temperature

25.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

147 km

147 km — deeper than the regional average (100.3 km)

Regional average: 100.3 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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