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M2.9 Depth: 63.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Jinotepe, Carazo (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-03-26 03:53:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Jinotepe, Carazo (Nicaragua) on March 26, 2026 at 03:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 63 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
63.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 03:53:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Carazo
City
Jinotepe
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.61000, -86.28000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63 km
Shallow
63 km
63 km — shallower than the regional average (102.7 km)
Regional average: 102.7 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

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  • Granada
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