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M2.6 Depth: 213.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Cárdenas, Rivas (Nicaragua)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 04:14:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 04:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Cárdenas, Rivas (Nicaragua). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 213 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
213.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 04:14:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Nicaragua
State
Rivas
City
Cárdenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.25910, -85.39220
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 213 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 213 km
Intermediate
213 km
213 km — deeper than the regional average (102.7 km)
Regional average: 102.7 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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