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M3.0 Depth: 33.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA

UTC time: 2026-05-02 16:58:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 16:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 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
M3.0
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 16:58:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.55000, -87.20000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 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

  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 115 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Las Pilas-El Hoyo Complex
    Distance: 119 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'088 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Nicaragua
  • Negro, Cerro
    Distance: 119 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Nicaragua
  • Momotombo
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'270 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Nicaragua
  • Apoyeque
    Distance: 121 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 518 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Nicaragua
  • Masaya
    Distance: 122 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua

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