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M3.4 Depth: 38.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 04:21:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near El Viejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua) on August 5, 2026 at 04:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Nicaragua: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 04:21:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Chinandega
City
El Viejo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.53000, -87.53000
Temperature
29.5°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
38 km — shallower than the regional average (101.4 km)
Regional average: 101.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
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    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
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    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras
  • Zacate Grande, Isla
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 640 m ·Honduras
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 90 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua

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