Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Madriz Department · San Lucas
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M2.5 Earthquake near San Lucas, Madriz Department (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On August 29, 2026 at 18:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near San Lucas, Madriz Department (Nicaragua). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
7e7a1d94395fc8df205ff28f51880c72885e3889
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 18:58:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.41000,
-86.68000
Temperature
32.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (100.6 km)
Regional average: 100.6 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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Telica Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 277 Catalogue entries
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