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M3.3 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-06-18 17:40:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on June 18, 2026 at 17:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 17:40:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.19000, -88.05000
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 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

  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras
  • Aramuaca, Laguna
    Distance: 138 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 181 m ·El Salvador
  • Telica
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua

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