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M3.0 Depth: 36.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 02:47:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on May 12, 2026 at 02:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 02:47:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.46000, -87.81000
Temperature
29.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 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: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras
  • Telica
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Aramuaca, Laguna
    Distance: 112 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 181 m ·El Salvador

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