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M2.8 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-05-05 09:27:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 09:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA. With a focal depth of about 20 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
M2.8
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 09:27:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.32000, -87.35000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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: 143 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 148 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 149 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 150 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 150 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua

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