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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Prinzapolka (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 12:55:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Prinzapolka (Nicaragua) on July 9, 2026 at 12:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 12:55:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Prinzapolka
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.30000, -84.22000
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (101.4 km)
Regional average: 101.4 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

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