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M2.9 Depth: 249.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Diriamba, Carazo (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-07-10 21:56:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Diriamba, Carazo (Nicaragua) on July 10, 2026 at 21:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 249 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
249.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-10 21:56:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Carazo
City
Diriamba
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.70280, -86.42350
Temperature
30.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 249 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 249 km
Intermediate
249 km
249 km — deeper than the regional average (101.4 km)
Regional average: 101.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Masaya
    Distance: 42 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 48 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 53 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 61 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 66 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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