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M2.8 Depth: 27.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near León (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 21:53:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near León (Nicaragua) on July 29, 2026 at 21:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 21:53:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
León
City
León
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.45000, -86.99000
Temperature
31.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 km — shallower than the regional average (102.3 km)
Regional average: 102.3 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

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  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 32 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 34 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
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    Distance: 74 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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