M2.7 Depth: 119.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Nagarote, León (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 15:15:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 15:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Nagarote, León (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 119 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

119.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-21 15:15:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

León

City

Nagarote

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.13000, -86.85000

Temperature

30.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

119 km

119 km — close to the regional average (100.3 km)

Regional average: 100.3 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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