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M2.6 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-08-26 20:23:02 UTC Local time: —

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.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-26 20:23:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Nueva Segovia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.90000, -86.10000
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (102.4 km)
Regional average: 102.4 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

  • Telica
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 168 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 169 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras

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