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Nicaragua · Chinandega

M2.5 Earthquake near Corinto, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-09-14 20:25:09 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 14, 2026 at 20:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Corinto, Chinandega (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 138 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
a54d31b0ed4a45a7315f5ed85e19882ee117ed61
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
138.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-14 20:25:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Chinandega
City
Corinto
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.37200, -87.25800
Temperature
30.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 138 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 138 km
Intermediate
138 km
138 km — deeper than the regional average (100.7 km)
Regional average: 100.7 km
Why depth matters

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

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Volcanoes nearby

  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica Activity reported
    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 62 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 64 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua

Chinandega

Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 34 Catalogue entries

Of 33 other entries for this area and period, 31 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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