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M3.4 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-08-14 17:54:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on August 14, 2026 at 17:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 17:54:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.75000, -87.28000
Temperature
29.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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

  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 105 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 105 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 112 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua

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