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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. Nicaragua: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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 (102.5 km)
Regional average: 102.5 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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    Distance: 246 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
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    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 251 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 257 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 258 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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