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M3.0 Earthquake near Jinotepe, Carazo (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 13:17:26 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Jinotepe, Carazo (Nicaragua) on May 15, 2026 at 13:17 UTC. At around 90 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
b80501b6098e028b9cd06788246c5d6f9f5936f3
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
90.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 13:17:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Carazo
City
Jinotepe
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.61000, -86.24000
Temperature
30.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90 km
Intermediate
90 km
90 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.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Mombacho
    Distance: 38 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya Activity reported
    Distance: 42 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 43 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 48 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 57 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries

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