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M2.5 Depth: 146.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near El Realejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 22:53:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near El Realejo, Chinandega (Nicaragua) on August 14, 2026 at 22:53 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 146 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Nicaragua: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
146.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 22:53:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Chinandega
City
El Realejo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.58000, -87.16000
Temperature
33.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 146 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 146 km
Intermediate
146 km
146 km — deeper than the regional average (101.4 km)
Regional average: 101.4 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

  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 22 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 50 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 53 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua

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