M2.5
Depth:
3.0 km
M2.5 Earthquake near Totogalpa, Madriz (Nicaragua)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Totogalpa, Madriz (Nicaragua) on January 31, 2026 at 06:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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.
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Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 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.
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