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M2.8 Depth: 165.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-05-04 17:11:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 17:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near NICARAGUA. At around 165 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
M2.8
Depth
165.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 17:11:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.37000, -85.80000
Temperature
30.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 165 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 165 km
Intermediate
165 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Concepcion
    Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 40 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Orosi
    Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Granada
    Distance: 62 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 78 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica

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