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M3.3 Depth: 162.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near San José de Bocay, Jinotega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 08:56:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near San José de Bocay, Jinotega (Nicaragua) on August 9, 2026 at 08:56 UTC. At around 162 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
162.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 08:56:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Jinotega
City
San José de Bocay
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.99250, -85.25440
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 162 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 162 km
Intermediate
162 km
162 km — deeper than the regional average (101.7 km)
Regional average: 101.7 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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    Distance: 238 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua

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