M3.6 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Puerto Cabezas, Costa Caribe Norte (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-06-11 02:14:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Cabezas, Costa Caribe Norte (Nicaragua) on June 11, 2026 at 02:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-11 02:14:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

Costa Caribe Norte

City

Puerto Cabezas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.89950, -82.81310

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 km — shallower than the regional average (100.3 km)

Regional average: 100.3 km

Why depth matters

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

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