Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 59.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Managua · Villa El Carmen
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M3.0 Earthquake near Villa El Carmen, Managua (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Villa El Carmen, Managua (Nicaragua) on July 25, 2026 at 16:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
769a2a90b2777bbea2578d195f9151f42300b291
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-25 16:36:43 UTC
Local time
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State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.84000,
-86.69000
Temperature
31.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
59 km
59 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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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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