Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Boaco · Boaco
Country overviewNicaragua · Boaco
M3.5 Earthquake near Boaco (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On July 21, 2026 at 07:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Boaco (Nicaragua). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (100.4 km)
Regional average: 100.4 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Masaya Activity reported
Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
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