M2.6 Depth: 76.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near León (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 18:46:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 18:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near León (Nicaragua). At around 76 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

76.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 18:46:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

León

City

León

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.17000, -86.91000

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

76 km

76 km — shallower than the regional average (102.7 km)

Regional average: 102.7 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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