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M3.2 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-03-30 09:16:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on March 30, 2026 at 09:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-30 09:16:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.23000, -86.99000
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 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: 123 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 123 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 133 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 133 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 139 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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