M2.6 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Waslala (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 06:05:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 06:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Waslala (Nicaragua). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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

1.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-28 06:05:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Waslala

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.35000, -85.26000

Temperature

17.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1 km

1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)

Regional average: 99.4 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

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