Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chinandega · Chinandega
Country overviewNicaragua · Chinandega
M3.2 Earthquake near Chinandega (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On November 5, 2026 at 23:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Chinandega (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 8 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
44fcd346173c6a390ea8250d2d695637bace408f
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-05 23:33:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.69900,
-86.90700
Temperature
26.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (97.4 km)
Regional average: 97.4 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
Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
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