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M2.9 Depth: 144.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near San Juan del Sur, Rivas (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 12:21:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 12:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near San Juan del Sur, Rivas (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 144 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
144.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 12:21:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Rivas
City
San Juan del Sur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.30200, -85.82600
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 144 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 144 km
Intermediate
144 km
144 km — deeper than the regional average (102.7 km)
Regional average: 102.7 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

  • Concepcion
    Distance: 34 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 48 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Orosi
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 69 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 75 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica

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