Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 52.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Rivas · Tola
Country overviewNicaragua · Rivas
M3.1 Earthquake near Tola, Rivas (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On May 18, 2026 at 12:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Tola, Rivas (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 52 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.
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Depth profile
Shallow
52 km
52 km — shallower than the regional average (100.6 km)
Regional average: 100.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Masaya Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
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