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M3.0 Depth: 169.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Rivas (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 20:15:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 20:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Rivas (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 169 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
169.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 20:15:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Rivas
City
Rivas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.36000, -85.76000
Temperature
30.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 169 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 169 km
Intermediate
169 km
169 km — deeper than the regional average (102.8 km)
Regional average: 102.8 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: 25 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 42 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Orosi
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 65 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 75 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica

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