Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Muelle de los Bueyes
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M3.4 Earthquake near Muelle de los Bueyes (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Muelle de los Bueyes (Nicaragua) on February 1, 2026 at 06:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
8bfced0a7d2d5cfc575bbe5c4e4c8f1eafae0135
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 06:36:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Muelle de los Bueyes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.14770,
-84.72570
Temperature
19.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (100.4 km)
Regional average: 100.4 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
Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
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