M3.3
Depth:
141.0 km
M3.3 Earthquake near Diriamba, Carazo (Nicaragua)
About this earthquake
On August 14, 2026 at 17:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Diriamba, Carazo (Nicaragua). At around 141 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Nicaragua: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
141 km
141 km — deeper than the regional average (101.4 km)
Regional average: 101.4 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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Masaya
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Mombacho
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Nejapa-Miraflores
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Granada
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Zapatera
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Apoyeque
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
855
Country (24h)
Nicaragua
3