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M2.5 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-06-21 20:40:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on June 21, 2026 at 20:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M2.5
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 20:40:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.34290, -86.56580
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 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

  • Masaya
    Distance: 83 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 89 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 90 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 92 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 103 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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