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M2.9 Earthquake near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-09-09 02:34:22 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua) on September 9, 2026 at 02:34 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 121 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

ID
686cb9c3c78e9758d3ffde7d7b0b51182081b688
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
121.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-09 02:34:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Chinandega
City
El Viejo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.02000, -87.76000
Temperature
30.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 121 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 121 km
Intermediate
121 km
121 km — deeper than the regional average (100.7 km)
Regional average: 100.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Volcanoes nearby

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  • San Miguel
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador
  • Chinameca
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'300 m ·El Salvador

Chinandega

Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 34 Catalogue entries

Of 33 other entries for this area and period, 19 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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