Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 24.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on October 3, 2026 at 09:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
41e99438403c0270d93b02465aa18e7ebf78595c
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-03 09:48:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.38900,
-87.52800
Temperature
27.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
24 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
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Telica Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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