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M3.2 Depth: 31.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-05-19 22:18:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 22:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA. With a focal depth of about 31 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

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 22:18:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.13000, -86.84000
Temperature
30.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31 km
Shallow
31 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

  • Masaya
    Distance: 120 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 124 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 127 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 130 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 135 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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