Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 25.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
M3.2 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on March 30, 2026 at 09:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
8902b6de242a144e57e859cfba6658aeda2cc9a2
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-30 09:08:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.31000,
-86.97000
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
25 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Masaya Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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