M2.6 Depth: 78.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 22:03:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 10, 2025 at 22:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA (Nicaragua). At around 78 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

78.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-10 22:03:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

City

Managua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.91000, -86.48000

Temperature

27.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

78 km

78 km — shallower 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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