M2.7 Depth: 83.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Tola, Rivas (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-05-07 15:55:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Tola, Rivas (Nicaragua) on May 7, 2026 at 15:55 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 83 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

83.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-07 15:55:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Nicaragua

State

Rivas

City

Tola

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.27000, -86.02000

Temperature

32.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

83 km

83 km — close to the regional average (100.6 km)

Regional average: 100.6 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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