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M2.9 Depth: 54.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Tola, Rivas (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 18:48:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 26, 2026 at 18:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Tola, Rivas (Nicaragua). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Nicaragua: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
54.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-26 18:48:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Rivas
City
Tola
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.24000, -86.16000
Temperature
29.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54 km
Shallow
54 km
54 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 66 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
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    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 76 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Orosi
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Masaya
    Distance: 83 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua

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