M3.1 Depth: 172.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-07-01 00:44:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on July 1, 2026 at 00:44 UTC. At around 172 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
M3.1
Depth
172.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 00:44:06 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.01000, -87.90000
Temperature
30.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 172 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 172 km
Intermediate
172 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

  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 141 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 143 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras

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