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M2.6 Depth: 37.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-08-20 09:09:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on August 20, 2026 at 09:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 09:09:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.33000, -87.56000
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 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

  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 95 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 97 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras

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