Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 300.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Matagalpa · Matiguás
Country overviewNicaragua · Matagalpa
M3.4 Earthquake near Matiguás, Matagalpa (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On February 17, 2026 at 05:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Matiguás, Matagalpa (Nicaragua). At roughly 300 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
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Depth profile
Deep
300 km
300 km — deeper than the regional average (100.6 km)
Regional average: 100.6 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Masaya Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
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