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M3.1 Depth: 38.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-06-15 06:30:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2026 at 06:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 06:30:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.43000, -87.75000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 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

  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras
  • Telica
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 114 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua

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