M2.6 Depth: 91.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Villa El Carmen, Managua (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 17:22:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2026 at 17:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Villa El Carmen, Managua (Nicaragua). At around 91 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

91.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-25 17:22:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

Managua

City

Villa El Carmen

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.96000, -86.50000

Temperature

32.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

91 km

91 km — close to the regional average (101.7 km)

Regional average: 101.7 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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