M3.0 Depth: 282.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Nagarote, León (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-02-11 08:26:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Nagarote, León (Nicaragua) on February 11, 2026 at 08:26 UTC. At around 282 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

282.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-11 08:26:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

León

City

Nagarote

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.26630, -86.54200

Temperature

21.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

282 km

282 km — deeper than 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

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