Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 41.0 km
- Source
- INETER
Managua · Villa El Carmen
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M3.7 Earthquake near Villa El Carmen, Managua (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On November 9, 2026 at 08:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Villa El Carmen, Managua (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 41 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 INETER/CATAC.
Details
ID
95800212fd2f79a885e3fe55a8af5b9cf222a1f3
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-09 08:06:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
ineter
Coordinates
11.89900,
-86.83400
Temperature
27.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
41 km
41 km — shallower than the regional average (97.4 km)
Regional average: 97.4 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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Masaya Activity reported
Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
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