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M2.9 Depth: 155.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 16:54:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near NICARAGUA on April 6, 2026 at 16:54 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 155 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
155.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 16:54:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.24590, -85.49050
Temperature
33.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 155 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 155 km
Intermediate
155 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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