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M3.1 Depth: 88.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near León (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 03:14:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near León (Nicaragua) on August 12, 2026 at 03:14 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 88 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
88.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 03:14:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
León
City
León
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.18000, -86.89000
Temperature
30.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88 km
Intermediate
88 km
88 km — close to the regional average (101.7 km)
Regional average: 101.7 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

  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 42 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 42 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 60 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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