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M3.0 Depth: 149.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near El Crucero, Managua (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 12:55:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 19, 2026 at 12:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near El Crucero, Managua (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 149 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
M3.0
Depth
149.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 12:55:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Managua
City
El Crucero
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.02000, -86.42000
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 149 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 149 km
Intermediate
149 km
149 km — deeper than the regional average (102.7 km)
Regional average: 102.7 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

  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 16 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 26 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 28 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 50 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua

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