M4.5 Depth: 67.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-05-13 03:45:21 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 03:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA. With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
67.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 03:45:21 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.53970, -86.71860
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.9 km
Shallow
67.9 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: 78 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 78 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 88 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 90 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 100 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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