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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. Nicaragua: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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 (102.5 km)
Regional average: 102.5 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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