M3.3 Depth: 183.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Rivas (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 03:50:58 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 22, 2026 at 03:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Rivas (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 183 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
183.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 03:50:58 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.36000, -85.81000
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 183 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 183 km
Intermediate
183 km
183 km — deeper than the regional average (102.7 km)
Regional average: 102.7 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

  • Concepcion
    Distance: 28 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 41 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Orosi
    Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Granada
    Distance: 63 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 78 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica

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