Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 149.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chinandega · El Viejo
Country overviewNicaragua · Chinandega
M3.3 Earthquake near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On May 26, 2026 at 20:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 149 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
5c7347eb26edb3dc370451d4f1e9990707f74d82
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
149.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 20:39:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.02000,
-87.77000
Temperature
30.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
149 km
149 km — deeper than the regional average (100.6 km)
Regional average: 100.6 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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Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
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