Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 141.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Carazo · Diriamba
Country overviewNicaragua · Carazo
M3.3 Earthquake near Diriamba, Carazo (Nicaragua)
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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.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
141 km
141 km — deeper than the regional average (100.6 km)
Regional average: 100.6 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Masaya Activity reported
Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
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