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M3.3 Depth: 144.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Belén, Rivas (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 12:47:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 12:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Belén, Rivas (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 144 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
144.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 12:47:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Rivas
City
Belén
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.60000, -86.06000
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 144 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 144 km
Intermediate
144 km
144 km — deeper than the regional average (100.3 km)
Regional average: 100.3 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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