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M3.0 Depth: 142.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 02:13:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua) on August 5, 2026 at 02:13 UTC. At around 142 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Nicaragua: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
142.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 02:13:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Chinandega
City
El Viejo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.86000, -87.68000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 142 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 142 km
Intermediate
142 km
142 km — deeper than the regional average (101.4 km)
Regional average: 101.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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