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M3.3 Depth: 23.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-05-01 17:03:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 17:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 17:03:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.06000, -86.58000
Temperature
30.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 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

  • Mombacho
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 111 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 112 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 114 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Orosi
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica

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