Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 195.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chinandega · Chichigalpa
Country overviewNicaragua · Chinandega
M3.7 Earthquake near Chichigalpa, Chinandega (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Chichigalpa, Chinandega (Nicaragua) on October 7, 2026 at 20:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 195 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
861108aec74be32f5c28e594b23206e14327d78c
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
195.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-07 20:56:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.54100,
-87.00400
Temperature
30.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
195 km
195 km — deeper than the regional average (100.8 km)
Regional average: 100.8 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
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Telica Activity reported
Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
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