Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 64.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Managua
Country overviewNicaragua
M3.3 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua) on January 2, 2026 at 20:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 64 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
64 km
64 km — shallower than the regional average (100.4 km)
Regional average: 100.4 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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