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M2.9 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 12:23:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on May 12, 2026 at 12:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 12:23:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.32000, -87.51000
Temperature
27.8°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

  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 157 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 158 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 159 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua

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