M2.6 Depth: 153.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Diriamba, Carazo (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 19:44:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Diriamba, Carazo (Nicaragua) on July 9, 2026 at 19:44 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 153 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Nicaragua: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
153.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 19:44:06 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.76000, -86.39000
Temperature
34.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 153 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 153 km
Intermediate
153 km
153 km — deeper than the regional average (102.5 km)
Regional average: 102.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Masaya
    Distance: 35 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 41 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 47 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 54 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 62 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua

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