Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Madriz · San Lucas
Country overviewNicaragua · Madriz
M2.5 Earthquake near San Lucas, Madriz (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On January 22, 2026 at 12:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near San Lucas, Madriz (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (100.4 km)
Regional average: 100.4 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
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Telica Activity reported
Nicaragua
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 277 Catalogue entries
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