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M3.0 Depth: 23.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-05-03 15:26:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on May 3, 2026 at 15:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 15:26:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.38000, -87.39000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 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

  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 143 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 146 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 146 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 149 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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