M3.2 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-03-30 09:08:26 UTC Local time:

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

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-30 09:08:26 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.31000, -86.97000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
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

  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 115 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 115 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 124 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 126 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua

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