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M2.7 Depth: 143.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Jinotega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 05:14:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 05:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Jinotega (Nicaragua). At around 143 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
143.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 05:14:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Jinotega
City
Jinotega
Village
El Dorado
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.24000, -85.86000
Temperature
19.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 143 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 143 km
Intermediate
143 km
143 km — deeper than the regional average (102.7 km)
Regional average: 102.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Momotombo
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 122 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 122 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 123 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 134 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua

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