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M2.9 Depth: 166.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Tola, Rivas (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-03-13 20:03:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Tola, Rivas (Nicaragua) on March 13, 2026 at 20:03 UTC. At around 166 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
166.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 20:03:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Rivas
City
Tola
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.41720, -86.08680

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 166 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 166 km
Intermediate
166 km
166 km — deeper than the regional average (100.4 km)
Regional average: 100.4 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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