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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Masaya (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 19:58:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2026 at 19:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Masaya (Nicaragua). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-10 19:58:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Masaya
City
Masaya
Village
Las Conchitas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.02000, -86.09000
Temperature
31.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (101.7 km)
Regional average: 101.7 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

  • Masaya
    Distance: 9 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 18 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 25 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 27 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 37 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 44 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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