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M3.6 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Tola, Rivas (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 10:44:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Tola, Rivas (Nicaragua) on May 20, 2026 at 10:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 10:44:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Rivas
City
Tola
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.42000, -86.15000
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — shallower than the regional average (102.8 km)
Regional average: 102.8 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

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