M2.6
Depth:
57.0 km
M2.6 Earthquake near Jinotepe, Carazo (Nicaragua)
About this earthquake
On August 14, 2026 at 05:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Jinotepe, Carazo (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 57 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Nicaragua: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
57 km
57 km — shallower than the regional average (101.4 km)
Regional average: 101.4 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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Mombacho
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Masaya
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Granada
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Zapatera
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Nejapa-Miraflores
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Concepcion
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
903
Country (24h)
Nicaragua
3