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M2.6 Depth: 27.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-07-21 07:23:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 07:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 07:23:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.05000, -87.83000
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Cosiguina
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 872 m ·Last eruption: 1859 ·Nicaragua
  • San Cristobal
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'745 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Telica
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'036 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 133 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 134 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Tigre, Isla del
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 774 m ·Honduras

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