Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 57.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
M3.3 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on October 16, 2026 at 17:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 57 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
28bb92c1a5350a726dafb409dfadaaeacfd414a3
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
57.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-16 17:33:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.49500,
-87.65600
Temperature
27.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
57 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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Telica Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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