Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 108.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Caribbean Coast · Kukra Hill
Country overviewNicaragua · South Caribbean Coast
M2.7 Earthquake near Kukra Hill, South Caribbean Coast (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On November 8, 2026 at 20:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Kukra Hill, South Caribbean Coast (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 108 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Nicaragua: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
66004804cc9a40f3359fd5f24f0d073b93532115
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
108.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-08 20:02:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.38310,
-84.07900
Temperature
26.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
108 km
108 km — close to the regional average (97.9 km)
Regional average: 97.9 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 ≥ 2.0 · 277 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
740
Country (24h)
Nicaragua
2