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M3.2 Depth: 184.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-05-15 11:57:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 11:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 184 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
184.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 11:57:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.20000, -85.53000
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 184 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 184 km
Intermediate
184 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

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    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 46 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
  • Miravalles
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 67 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Tenorio
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica

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