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M3.6 Depth: 54.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near San Rafael del Sur, Managua (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 05:42:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 05:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near San Rafael del Sur, Managua (Nicaragua). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
54.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 05:42:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Managua
City
San Rafael del Sur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.73000, -86.53000
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54 km
Shallow
54 km
54 km — shallower than the regional average (101.7 km)
Regional average: 101.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Masaya
    Distance: 48 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 49 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 60 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 63 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua

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