M3.5
Depth:
68.0 km
M3.5 Earthquake near Tola, Rivas (Nicaragua)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Tola, Rivas (Nicaragua) on August 20, 2026 at 21:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 68 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. Nicaragua: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
68 km
68 km — shallower than the regional average (101.8 km)
Regional average: 101.8 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
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
644
Country (24h)
Nicaragua
2