Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nueva Segovia
Country overviewNicaragua
M2.6 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On August 26, 2025 at 20:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
6f23b53510d4387b9c181245cc64354ee660c6d8
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-26 20:23:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.90000,
-86.10000
Temperature
27.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (100.4 km)
Regional average: 100.4 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
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Telica Activity reported
Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 277 Catalogue entries
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