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M2.8 Depth: 140.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Diriamba, Carazo (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 13:23:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 30, 2026 at 13:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Diriamba, Carazo (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Nicaragua: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
140.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 13:23:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Carazo
City
Diriamba
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.81000, -86.34000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 140 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 140 km
Intermediate
140 km
140 km — deeper than the regional average (101.1 km)
Regional average: 101.1 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

  • Masaya
    Distance: 27 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 35 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 41 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 48 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 57 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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