M2.8 Depth: 118.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Corinto, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 16:51:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Corinto, Chinandega (Nicaragua) on August 28, 2026 at 16:51 UTC. At around 118 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

118.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-28 16:51:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

Chinandega

City

Corinto

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.37000, -87.36000

Temperature

29.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

118 km

118 km — close to the regional average (101.7 km)

Regional average: 101.7 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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