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M3.3 Depth: 149.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 20:39:57 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
149.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 20:39:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Chinandega
City
El Viejo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.02000, -87.77000
Temperature
30.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 149 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 149 km
Intermediate
149 km
149 km — deeper than the regional average (100.3 km)
Regional average: 100.3 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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