M3.0 Depth: 90.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Jinotepe, Carazo (Nicaragua)

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

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

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

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Depth profile

Intermediate

90 km

90 km — close to the regional average (101.1 km)

Regional average: 101.1 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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