M2.8 Depth: 151.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 03:48:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua) on July 19, 2026 at 03:48 UTC. At around 151 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

151.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-19 03:48:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

Chinandega

City

El Viejo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.76000, -87.48000

Temperature

31.6°C

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Depth profile

Intermediate

151 km

151 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

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