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M2.8 Depth: 98.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Diriamba, Carazo (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 09:26:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Diriamba, Carazo (Nicaragua) on May 19, 2026 at 09:26 UTC. At around 98 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
98.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 09:26:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Carazo
City
Diriamba
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.63000, -86.52000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98 km
Intermediate
98 km
98 km — close to the regional average (102.8 km)
Regional average: 102.8 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

  • Masaya
    Distance: 55 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 59 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 66 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 71 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 77 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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