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M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Estelí (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 11:51:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2026 at 11:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Estelí (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 11:51:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Estelí
City
Estelí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.01000, -86.32000
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (102.3 km)
Regional average: 102.3 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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    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 69 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 70 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 85 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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