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M3.1 Depth: 200.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 10:53:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 10:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA. At around 200 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
200.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 10:53:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.99990, -83.70610
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 200 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 200 km
Intermediate
200 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

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    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica
  • Arenal
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica
  • Tenorio
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Miravalles
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 212 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica

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