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M2.8 Depth: 85.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near León (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 06:26:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near León (Nicaragua) on April 23, 2026 at 06:26 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. 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
85.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-23 06:26:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
León
City
León
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.32000, -87.02000
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85 km
Intermediate
85 km
85 km — close to the regional average (102.7 km)
Regional average: 102.7 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

  • Telica
    Distance: 37 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 40 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 42 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 74 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua

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