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M3.1 Depth: 24.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-08-20 11:39:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA on August 20, 2026 at 11:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 11:39:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.27000, -86.83000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Masaya
    Distance: 107 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 110 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 116 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 120 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 121 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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