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M3.2 Depth: 143.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Corn Island (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 19:31:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Corn Island (Nicaragua) on August 22, 2026 at 19:31 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 143 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
143.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-22 19:31:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Corn Island
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.84660, -83.03080
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 143 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 143 km
Intermediate
143 km
143 km — deeper than 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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