M3.3 Depth: 141.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Diriamba, Carazo (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 17:34:46 UTC Local time:

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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
141.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 17:34:46 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.63000, -86.41000
Temperature
30.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 141 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 141 km
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Masaya
    Distance: 47 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 55 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 56 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 65 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 68 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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