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M3.0 Depth: 73.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near San Rafael del Sur, Managua (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 06:22:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 06:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near San Rafael del Sur, Managua (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. 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 M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
73.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 06:22:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Managua
City
San Rafael del Sur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.85000, -86.49000
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73 km
Intermediate
73 km
73 km — shallower 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

  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 35 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 38 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 46 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 56 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua

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