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M2.7 Depth: 158.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near León (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 04:33:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2026 at 04:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near León (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 158 km. 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 M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
158.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 04:33:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
León
City
León
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.35000, -86.96000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 158 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 158 km
Intermediate
158 km
158 km — deeper than the regional average (102.5 km)
Regional average: 102.5 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

  • Telica
    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 33 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 34 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 68 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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