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Nicaragua · Carazo

M3.0 Earthquake near Jinotepe, Carazo (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 20:31:09 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On August 4, 2026 at 20:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Jinotepe, Carazo (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
4c6f6c4aac274265dcd204d23a3698ddc678f3c2
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
100.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-04 20:31:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Carazo
City
Jinotepe
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.63000, -86.23000
Temperature
29.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100 km
Intermediate
100 km
100 km — close to the regional average (100.6 km)
Regional average: 100.6 km
Why depth matters

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

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Mombacho
    Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya Activity reported
    Distance: 40 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 41 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 46 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 55 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries

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