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M3.4 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 01:33:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on April 6, 2026 at 01:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 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
M3.4
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 01:33:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.45000, -87.96000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 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

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