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Nicaragua · Boaco

M3.6 Earthquake near Camoapa, Boaco (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-06-08 18:02:53 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On June 8, 2026 at 18:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Camoapa, Boaco (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
90b7325dbcdfd2ee64b5992352ce84aef6b2009a
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
68.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-08 18:02:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Boaco
City
Camoapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.58720, -85.06320

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68 km
Shallow
68 km
68 km — shallower than the regional average (100.6 km)
Regional average: 100.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Granada
    Distance: 125 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 126 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya Activity reported
    Distance: 138 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 144 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries

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