M2.9 Depth: 173.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Nandaime, Granada (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-03-28 19:37:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Nandaime, Granada (Nicaragua) on March 28, 2026 at 19:37 UTC. At around 173 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

173.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-28 19:37:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

Granada

City

Nandaime

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.67000, -86.03000

Temperature

30.8°C

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Depth profile

Intermediate

173 km

173 km — deeper than the regional average (99.4 km)

Regional average: 99.4 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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