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M3.1 Depth: 180.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Nueva Guinea (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 03:59:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 03:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Nueva Guinea (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 180 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
180.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 03:59:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
City
Nueva Guinea
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.85000, -84.39810
Temperature
24.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 180 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 180 km
Intermediate
180 km
180 km — deeper than the regional average (101.7 km)
Regional average: 101.7 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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