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M4.7 Depth: 84.3 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Santa Teresa, Carazo (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 03:00:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 19, 2026 at 03:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Santa Teresa, Carazo (Nicaragua). At around 84 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
84.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 03:00:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Carazo
City
Santa Teresa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.46850, -86.22970
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 84.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 84.3 km
Intermediate
84.3 km
84.3 km — close to the regional average (102.7 km)
Regional average: 102.7 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Granada
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    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 73 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua

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