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M3.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-08-12 05:40:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on August 12, 2026 at 05:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 05:40:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.55000, -87.52000
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 139 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 139 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 145 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua

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