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M3.3 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-03-27 10:48:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 27, 2026 at 10:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-27 10:48:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.20000, -86.78000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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

  • Masaya
    Distance: 110 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 114 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 117 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 120 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 125 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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