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M4.8 Depth: 90.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Near Coast of Nicaragua

UTC time: 2026-05-19 14:17:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Near Coast of Nicaragua on May 19, 2026 at 14:17 UTC. At around 90 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
90.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 14:17:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
12.72000, -87.90000
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90 km
Intermediate
90 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • San Miguel
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'130 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·El Salvador
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    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'300 m ·El Salvador

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